Able Quote by Denis O'Hare
“I think it was 1987 - something like that - or '86, and I thought, 'When you go equity and you're gonna get paid, you'll finally be able to make a living.' But it was not to be so. I always bartended and waited tables so I ended up not doing theater for about a year because nobody would hire me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Acting Career Challenges, 2002
Despite hopes that equity work would provide financial stability, the actor faced prolonged low‑pay jobs, delaying his theater ambitions.
In simple terms: Equity work didn't pay, leading to other jobs.
Key Takeaway
Plan financially for artistic pursuits.
Themes
career
finance
artistic ambition
employment
resilience
Mood
pragmatic
empathetic
Type
realistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- acting auditions
- side jobs
- budgeting
Key Concepts
gig economy
creative industry
financial planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists secure stable income?
- What strategies help balance work and creative dreams?
A Different Perspective
Financial instability can force artists to compromise goals.
