The 12 years that I was improvising are why I got the…
“The 12 years that I was improvising are why I got the number of commercials I got when I was in New York and why I got The Devil Wears Prada, and its why I even got in the door for Mad Men.”
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Improvisational experience in New York opened doors to high‑profile opportunities, showing the value of adaptable performance skills.
In simple terms: Improvisation leads to career breakthroughs.
Leverage improvisation for success.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- acting auditions
- creative collaborations
- career pivots
- skill development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice improvisation?
- What opportunities can you create?
Success also depends on timing and connections.