The first two still are high up in my list of film favourites, they are more important than favourite though for me.

Star Wars the second film I saw in the cinema and the tender age of seven opened my eyes very early to so many things.

I became hooked on orchestral music because of the score.

My awareness of British cinema expanded greatly very early too via the Alec Guinness and Peter Cushing connections.

I don't remember even picking up a comic book until Star Wars came out.

I had virtually no awareness of Japanese culture until Star Wars came out and started watching Japanese films and television because of the obvious points of inspiration.

Collecting Star Wars figures got me interested in collecting things generally.

Star Wars was a compendium of references and ingredients so it was very inspirational for growing a broad interest leading to a broad education.

Along side my life long attachment to Doctor Who, which is also eclectic, Star Wars has been a formative touchstone for the duration of my life.