There was a time when I really was going to give up acting... Right after Foxfire. I was trying to find characters with a certain strength and things going on, but I was always disappointed. Wallace was the first thing I did where I felt their ideas were better than mine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disappointment in creative choices led to recognizing when a collaborator's vision surpasses your own.
- In plain terms
- She almost quit acting until she found a role that challenged her beliefs.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when collaboration outweighs control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you felt outmatched by a partner's vision?
- What made you reconsider your path?
Another view
Relying too much on others can stifle your own voice.
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