I was working on Broadway in New York, and the Broadway…
“I was working on Broadway in New York, and the Broadway strike happened, and my costar was working on a pilot with Ryan Murphy out here in Los Angeles. I met Ryan and we just had a great night talking about Barbara Streisand and our shared love for her and musical theater and what not, and I never saw him ever again. Glee was the first audition I went on in Los Angeles and Ryan was there, and I went, Do you remember me? and he was like, Of course I remember you. After going through the studio and the network, he then told me that he had written it with me in mind.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She recounts a chance meeting with Ryan Murphy that led to a role on Glee, highlighting serendipity in creative careers.
In simple terms: A random encounter helped her land a TV role.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected networking opportunities.
Themes
career
networking
serendipity
entertainment
opportunity
Mood
hopeful
reflective
inspirational
Type
anecdotal
career
industry
When to use this quote
- audition process
- TV casting
- industry events
- building relationships
Key Concepts
creative industry
chance encounters
career breakthroughs
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create more chances for serendipitous meetings?
- What role does luck play in your career?
A Different Perspective
Success often depends on being in the right place at the right time, not just talent.