I was broke and Nic [Cage] asked me if I needed a job. I did and he told me I should try acting. (1988)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls a time when he was broke and a friend suggested he try acting as a job.
- In plain terms
- I had no money and a friend suggested I should try acting for a job.
- What can you take from it?
- Career paths often begin with simple suggestions during difficult times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who gave you your first career advice?
- What did you do when you were out of options?
Another view
Starting a career out of necessity does not ensure passion or success.
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