Good times Quote by Jim Cummings
“I remember as a kid watching TV and seeing Mel Blanc doing his voices and Paul Winchell doing his ventriloquism and thinking, 'Those guys are having a good time. I want to do that.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Voice Actors Talk, 2015
Childhood admiration for performers sparked a career desire to entertain through voice work.
In simple terms: Kids admire entertainers and want to emulate them.
Key Takeaway
Pursue passions inspired by early role models.
Themes
creativity
career inspiration
entertainment
Mood
nostalgic
motivated
Type
inspirational
career
When to use this quote
- childhood dreams
- career planning
- skill development
- finding mentors
Key Concepts
voice acting
role models
career choice
Questions to Reflect On
- What early influences shaped your career path?
- How can you turn admiration into skill?
A Different Perspective
Passion alone may not guarantee success without training.
![“Mel Blanc passed away in '89, and they held auditions, and I did my first job [as Porky Pig] in 1990.” quote by Bob Bergen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e7a/bob-bergen-28639_auditions_mel-blanc-passed-away-in-89-and-they-hel_1063511.jpg)
![“[When I die], I will decidedly not be regretting missed opportunities for a good time. My regrets will be more along the lines of a sad list of people hurt, people let down, assets wasted and advantages squandered.” quote by Anthony Bourdain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ba3/anthony-bourdain-649_advantage_when-i-die-i-will-decidedly-not-be-regre_24502.jpg)
