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“If you get into a Broadway show and it doesn't work, you're a failure. And if it does work, you may be stuck for who knows how long. It just doesn't sound great to me!” quote by Betty White
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“If you get into a Broadway show and it doesn't work, you're a failure. And if it does work, you may be stuck for who knows how long. It just doesn't sound great to me!”

Betty White

About This Quote

Source Interview: TV Show "The Tonight Show", 2017

Failure and success in entertainment both carry risks; neither guarantees lasting fulfillment.

In simple terms: Both success and failure have downsides.

Key Takeaway

Weigh risks before pursuing fame.

Themes

career risk entertainment

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

career motivational

When to use this quote

  • auditions
  • show business
  • career planning

Key Concepts

success anxiety failure anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines success for you?
  • How do you handle uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

The industry can be unpredictable and stressful.

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