When I was doing Shakespeare and I had spent a lot of time…
“When I was doing Shakespeare and I had spent a lot of time and effort in trying to become a great Shakespearean actress. That was how I started my career, was in the theater doing Shakespeare. And my ambition was to be a great classical actress. That was what I wanted more than anything. So, I really pursued that in the first four years of my career. And it was an uphill struggle. It really was. Shakespeare's difficult and Shakespeare in a big theater is even more difficult. So, anyway, it was a struggle for me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pursuing a demanding artistic path requires perseverance; the difficulty of mastering classic material intensifies the personal struggle but also deepens growth.
In simple terms: Shakespeare is tough; the struggle shapes you.
Key Takeaway
Hard artistic goals forge resilience.
Themes
art
perseverance
growth
classical theater
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
personal narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- acting school
- learning a new instrument
- training for a marathon
- writing a novel
Key Concepts
craft mastery
career development
Practical Applications
- Break goals into incremental milestones
- Seek mentorship
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines 'great' in your field?
- How can you measure progress amid struggle?
A Different Perspective
Obsessing on prestige can blind you to alternative fulfilling paths.