I didn't go to drama school. It wasn't in the pay grade of…
“I didn't go to drama school. It wasn't in the pay grade of my family at all. I looked into some of the schools and the top ones were just so expensive. And it's a shame because I sometimes feel that you have to work twice as hard if you come from a working class background.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Financial barriers and class background made formal drama training inaccessible, requiring extra effort.
In simple terms: Class and money blocked drama school.
Work harder to overcome barriers.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- auditions
- scholarships
- self‑study
- networking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources can level the playing field?
- How can institutions become more inclusive?
Extra effort may not guarantee success.