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“I had no idea of being a star, all I knew was that I wanted to be a great actress, I wanted to work as an actress. So I thought the way I would be a great actress was to sing and dance first. Lay a foundation - get my foot in the door, and then undoubtedly, of course, I would be offered great…” quote by Bette Midler
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“I had no idea of being a star, all I knew was that I wanted to be a great actress, I wanted to work as an actress. So I thought the way I would be a great actress was to sing and dance first. Lay a foundation - get my foot in the door, and then undoubtedly, of course, I would be offered great roles as soon as I grew up enough to handle them.”

Bette Midler

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She believed building a career required mastering foundational skills like singing and dancing before pursuing acting roles.

In simple terms: Start with basics before aiming for big goals.

Key Takeaway

Lay a solid foundation before seeking major opportunities.

Themes

career development skill building goal setting

Mood

motivational practical

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • theatre auditions
  • film casting
  • personal development

Key Concepts

incremental progress discipline artistic growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What foundational skills can support your main ambition?
  • How long should you stay in a support role?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on foundations may delay specialization.

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