Acting Quote by Jackie Cooper
“So if I keep making mistakes on Broadway or tape or film, producing, directing or acting, I can go along and do it - so long as I'm not investing too much capital in these things.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unquoted interview, 1990s
Mistakes are acceptable when financial stakes are low, allowing creative experimentation without heavy investment.
In simple terms: Low‑risk mistakes are okay for learning.
Experiment freely when costs are low.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theatre productions
- film projects
- directing attempts
- acting gigs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much risk are you willing to accept?
- What limits your creative experiments?
If costs rise, risk tolerance drops.