I don't think that digital photography is romantic yet. It's not sympathetic the way that film is.
If you take 2001: A Space Odyssey as an example of somebody who creates a new language in film by what he was able to accomplish with art direction, photography, lighting, etc., it is still a gold standard for science fiction.
I never set out to be rich and famous. I wanted to follow my own path.
This quote indicates that the speaker did not have the specific goal of becoming wealthy and famous. Instead, they desired to pursue their own individual path or journey in life.
We should all aspire in life to do a multitude of things well - to be a great father, to be a good husband, to be a good lover, you know, to try to do things the best you can is very important to me.