Actor Quote by Darren Criss
“I remember seeing Aladdin when I was five or six and loving it. I looked at the big screen and said to my mum, Whatever this Genie guy does, I want to do. Mum said I couldnt be a genie, but that Robin Williams, who did the voice-over in the film, was an actor. So I said, OK, then, I want to be an actor.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Big Break”, 2022
A child’s imagination sparked a career shift from wanting magical powers to aspiring to act, inspired by a film voice actor.
In simple terms: Childhood wonder can redirect ambitions toward realistic goals.
Key Takeaway
Let early passions guide your path.
Themes
imagination
career
inspiration
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- choosing a profession
- talking to parents
- following media influences
Key Concepts
identity
role models
creative aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What childhood fantasy shaped your career?
- How do role models influence your goals?
A Different Perspective
Dreams may need practical adjustment to become achievable.
![“One of the great things about this genie [from Aladdin] is that when Robin Williams created him, and they created this after him, they were allowed to go crazy and when they had to go find someone to play the role live, they had to find someone who was nutty enough to go in different directions.” quote by James Monroe Iglehart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/302/james-monroe-iglehart-31738_aladdin_one-of-the-great-things-about-this-genie_3084090.jpg)
![“I even asked [Saniyya Sidney] why she wanted to be an actor and she said, "I'm serious about this. These other little kids they want to play, and I don't have time for that."” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/661/denzel-washington-1345_actor_i-even-asked-saniyya-sidney-why-she-want_2446577.jpg)
![“I found a movie called “Light in the Piazza.” I finally made the movie with Olivia de Havilland and myself, but initially there was no way I could make that movie, so I went to work on becoming that character. They told me they had an Italian [actor], and I said, “That’s a Cuban boy!” His name was…” quote by George Hamilton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/790/george-hamilton-7929_actors_i-found-a-movie-called-light-in-the-piaz_946197.jpg)
