I was studying to be an architect, I wasn't plotting to…
“I was studying to be an architect, I wasn't plotting to join the movies. Films were just another career option. I took acting up with the same schoolgirl enthusiasm I had for examinations. Acting is a job and I take it very seriously.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She compares acting to studying architecture, treating it with the same seriousness and enthusiasm as academic work.
In simple terms: Acting is a serious job, approached like any other career.
Treat acting with dedication and focus.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- acting auditions
- career planning
- skill development
- public perception
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain seriousness in creative fields?
- What parallels exist between artistic and academic pursuits?
Balancing artistic ambition with practical career concerns can be challenging.