God felt sorry for actors, so he gave them a place in the sun and a lot of money. All they had to sacrifice was their talent.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rains jokes that actors get money and fame but sacrifice their talent.
- In plain terms
- Actors get paid well but might sacrifice talent for fame.
- What can you take from it?
- Success in acting may come at the cost of talent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What costs money?
- Does talent vanish with fame?
Another view
It is a cynical take that ignores many dedicated actors.
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He was a great influence on me. I don't know what happened to him. I think he failed and went to America.
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