I think I was, like, 23 or something [on The Breakfast…
![“I think I was, like, 23 or something [on The Breakfast Club]. I was the oldest of the five. Emilio [Estevez] and Ally [Sheedy] were a year younger. The only real difference was that Molly [ Ringwald] and Michael [Hall] still had to go to school. They could shoot, like, a half day. So a lot of my…” quote by Judd Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/a15/judd-nelson-4498_allies_i-think-i-was-like-23-or-something-on-th_2212807.jpg)
“I think I was, like, 23 or something [on The Breakfast Club]. I was the oldest of the five. Emilio [Estevez] and Ally [Sheedy] were a year younger. The only real difference was that Molly [ Ringwald] and Michael [Hall] still had to go to school. They could shoot, like, a half day. So a lot of my close coverage was done with Molly's stand-in, so Molly could do her schoolwork.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Describes being older than most cast members and using a stand‑in to balance school and filming.
In simple terms: Older cast member used stand‑in for school.
Key Takeaway
Balance education with work commitments.
Themes
career
film industry
youth
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
entertainment
personal
When to use this quote
- acting schedules
- student employment
- film productions
- education planning
Key Concepts
age dynamics
work‑life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do young actors manage schooling while filming?
- What support systems help them?
A Different Perspective
Stand‑ins may affect authenticity of performance.