I'd love to be a sculptor. I studied photography, sculpture and theatre for my A-levels and at that age I was torn as I got better results for the others than for theatre studies. But ultimately acting was what I always wanted to do. It was my calling in life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes choosing acting over other arts despite better grades elsewhere.
- In plain terms
- I studied many arts but chose acting because it was my calling.
- What can you take from it?
- Follow your calling even if it is not your best subject.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you distinguish talent from passion?
Another view
The quote implies grades do not always predict career fit which is debatable.
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