You're always going to have ups and downs - if you look at…
“You're always going to have ups and downs - if you look at the careers of a whole bunch of people I respect, some of them have good movies, some of them have bad movies. I remember Andrew Garfield said that the only power we really have as actors - or one of the main powers we have as actors - is our choices. We can make interesting choices, but as soon as you've made that choice, so much else is in play: the director, the script can change, the other actors. All you can do is try to make interesting choices and, once you're in it, just do the best you can.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Success in acting depends on making bold choices, but many external factors affect outcomes, so focus on doing your best with the choices you make.
In simple terms: Actors succeed by choosing well, but many things affect results; do your best.
Key Takeaway
Make thoughtful choices and commit fully.
Themes
career
choice
uncertainty
collaboration
resilience
Mood
reflective
determined
optimistic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- audition preparation
- role selection
- working with directors
- on‑set improvisation
Key Concepts
agency
creative decision-making
external influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay adaptable when external factors shift?
- What criteria guide your most important choices?
A Different Perspective
Even with good choices, success is not guaranteed due to unpredictable variables.