Anxious Quote by David Lee
![“I was 23, and I was in L.A. while on hiatus [as an understudy] from Biloxi Blues on Broadway. The guy that I'd been studying with had been fired for horsing around on stage with Matthew Broderick, and they were really anxious to get me back into the play. So I was in a great situation, and at the…” quote by David Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b0/david-lee-3951_anxious_i-was-23-and-i-was-in-l-a-while-on-hiatu_236585.jpg)
“I was 23, and I was in L.A. while on hiatus [as an understudy] from Biloxi Blues on Broadway. The guy that I'd been studying with had been fired for horsing around on stage with Matthew Broderick, and they were really anxious to get me back into the play. So I was in a great situation, and at the time, I definitely wasn't thinking about television”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Broadway memoir, 1970s
A young actor reflects on a pivotal career moment, noting that despite excitement, television was not his focus at the time.
In simple terms: Recalling a career crossroads where TV was not a priority.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when to stay focused on current goals.
Themes
career
focus
opportunity
choice
Mood
nostalgic
determined
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- acting auditions
- career planning
- personal growth
- industry networking
Key Concepts
career development
personal priorities
stagecraft
Questions to Reflect On
- What opportunities did you prioritize over TV?
- How do you decide which offers align with your goals?
A Different Perspective
The anecdote may oversimplify complex career dynamics.
![“What we did [shooting "Fences"] was we got young students from Carnegie Mellon, the acting and theater students, and we had them as our understudies. I told them, "You have to be off book and be ready. If Viola [Davis] has to leave you have to jump in."” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6d/denzel-washington-1345_acting_what-we-did-shooting-fences-was-we-got-y_2344171.jpg)
![“The thing that was forfeited in the garden was regained. God gave him [Adam] dominion over the works of His hand. God made him His understudy, His king to rule over everything that had life. Man was master, man lived in the realm of god. He lived on terms of equality with God. God was a faith God…” quote by John G. Lake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/428/john-g-lake-12667_adam_the-thing-that-was-forfeited-in-the-gard_84356.jpg)
