'Every drama school in the country turned me down, and so I was lucky to study drama at all, even if it was lowly Birmingham University. But even when I came out with my degree, my mother promptly insisted I go straight to secretarial college to have something to fall back on, just in case - which didn't exactly fill me with confidence.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She faced repeated rejections and parental doubt before succeeding in drama.
- In plain terms
- Schools rejected her and her mom wanted her to have a backup plan.
- What can you take from it?
- Doubt and rejection can precede artistic success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What helps you persist after rejection?
Another view
It reflects one personal path.
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