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Acting Quote by Clint Eastwood

“What happened is I was going to college in 1950. L. A. City College. A guy I knew was going to an acting class on Thursday nights. He started telling me about all the good-lookin' chicks and said, "Why don't you go with me?" So I probably had some motivation beyond thoughts of being an actor. And…” quote by Clint Eastwood
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“What happened is I was going to college in 1950. L. A. City College. A guy I knew was going to an acting class on Thursday nights. He started telling me about all the good-lookin' chicks and said, "Why don't you go with me?" So I probably had some motivation beyond thoughts of being an actor. And sure enough, he was right. There were a lot of girls and not many guys. I said, "Yeah, they need me here." I wound up at Universal as a contract player.”

Clint Eastwood

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1970s TV interview, 1972

Unexpected opportunities arise from casual invitations; seizing them can launch a career.

In simple terms: Take chances when they appear.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unexpected chances.

Themes

career opportunity risk networking

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • acting auditions
  • job offers
  • network events

Key Concepts

serendipity career development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What chance will you act on today?
  • How do you assess risk vs reward?
A Different Perspective

Opportunities may be fleeting; risk of rejection.

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