--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If 'The Hobbit' happens - and there's…" description: "\"If 'The Hobbit' happens - and there's reason to believe that it will - then I think I'm in with a chance! Gollum is very much part of 'The Hobbit,' aft..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2d5/andy-serkis-1548_after_if-the-hobbit-happens-and-there-s-reason_2038253.jpg" --- # If 'The Hobbit' happens - and there's reason to believe… ![“If 'The Hobbit' happens - and there's reason to believe that it will - then I think I'm in with a chance! Gollum is very much part of 'The Hobbit,' after all.” quote by Andy Serkis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2d5/andy-serkis-1548_after_if-the-hobbit-happens-and-there-s-reason_2038253.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2d5/andy-serkis-1548_after_if-the-hobbit-happens-and-there-s-reason_2038253.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2d5/andy-serkis-1548_after_if-the-hobbit-happens-and-there-s-reason_2038253.jpg) > “If 'The Hobbit' happens - and there's reason to believe that it will - then I think I'm in with a chance! Gollum is very much part of 'The Hobbit,' after all.” [Andy Serkis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andy-serkis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Believing in a chance requires seeing oneself as part of the story and embracing opportunity. **In simple terms:** See yourself as part of the story and act. Key Takeaway Embrace opportunity with confidence. Themes confidence opportunity storytelling Mood hopeful determined Type motivational inspirational When to use this quote - job interview - creative projects - personal goals - risk taking Key Concepts self‑efficacy narrative identity Questions to Reflect On - How can you assess realistic chances? - What story frames your goals? 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