Acting Quote by Erin Daniels
“I moved to New York in the middle of my junior year at Vassar and commuted, I was just so eager to see what was out there for me in terms of working as an actor. I met a manager through a roommate and was introduced to an agent, and the next thing I knew, I was auditioning for a bunch of stuff, commuting to school and writing my thesis at the same time. I kept going until I realized I was in over my head and wasn't ready to do it for a living. So I stopped and studied acting for two years with William Esper. He turned everything around for me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Acting Magazine, 2017
She recounts moving to New York, juggling school and acting, then pausing to train formally, which transformed her career.
In simple terms: She paused acting to study, which helped her.
Key Takeaway
Training improved her acting.
Themes
career development
education
self‑assessment
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
personal
When to use this quote
- theatre auditions
- academic work
- career counseling
Key Concepts
acting schools
career pivots
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it right to pause a career for education?
- How does formal training reshape talent?
A Different Perspective
Training costs time and money.
