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“I was in school with Ginnifer; she's a couple of years younger than I am. She's super sweet. She told me I gave her a pep talk once, even though I can't remember it. And Chiklis, I love The Shield, he's so good. When I was in school, he came to speak to us about acting and told this story about…” quote by Emily Deschanel
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“I was in school with Ginnifer; she's a couple of years younger than I am. She's super sweet. She told me I gave her a pep talk once, even though I can't remember it. And Chiklis, I love The Shield, he's so good. When I was in school, he came to speak to us about acting and told this story about how he had As You Like It on his resume; and a casting director asked if it were a soap opera. The casting guy said, 'ABC? NBC?' and Chiklis said, "No, Shakespeare." I'll never forget it.”

Emily Deschanel

About This Quote

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

A brief anecdote about a memorable acting lesson emphasizing Shakespeare over TV soap operas.

In simple terms: Choosing depth over superficiality.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize meaningful work.

Themes

career acting learning choices

Mood

conversational insightful

Type

motivational informational

When to use this quote

  • audition preparation
  • career decisions
  • mentor advice

Key Concepts

professional growth artistic integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values guide your career choices?
  • When have you chosen depth over convenience?
A Different Perspective

Shakespeare may not suit every career path.

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