About Quote by Emily Kinney
“Acting is so much about waiting... waiting for an audition, waiting for the right part to come along. It's nice to write your own thing, write about what you're feeling and then go out and perform them. It's a nice thing to have and not get bored.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show "The Late Show", 2020
Patience is central to acting; waiting for roles while creating personal work keeps the craft alive.
In simple terms: Waiting for roles is tough, but creating your own material helps.
Key Takeaway
Create and perform your own work while waiting for opportunities.
Themes
patience
creative autonomy
career development
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- theatre auditions
- indie film projects
- online sketches
Key Concepts
self‑production
role preparation
artistic fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal projects can you start now?
- How do you stay motivated during long waits?
A Different Perspective
Waiting can lead to missed opportunities if not proactive.
![“I didn't tell anybody [had got a role at As Good As It Gets], because I was just going, "Well, that was the strangest audition..." And I just thought, "There's no way he gave me the job on the spot when there was a room full of other girls waiting to audition for it." But then I didn't hear…” quote by Julie Benz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/83d/julie-benz-7666_agents_i-didn-t-tell-anybody-had-got-a-role-at_716863.jpg)
