After Quote by Joanna Lumley
“I'd been a Bond girl and in Dracula films and 'Coronation Street,' but I was always hunting for work. After 'The New Avengers,' I never had to wait for work again.”
About This Quote
Source Television: Career Retrospective Interview, 2015
She struggled to find steady work despite early roles, but a breakthrough series ended her job search.
In simple terms: I finally got regular work after a hit show.
Key Takeaway
Leverage breakthrough opportunities.
Themes
career
persistence
breakthroughs
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
professional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- acting auditions
- networking
- career planning
Key Concepts
entertainment industry
typecasting
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to maintain momentum after a breakthrough?
- How do you handle typecasting?
A Different Perspective
Success can be fleeting; continuous effort needed.
![“I obviously love those characters ['The Avengers'] with my whole heart. I was on a one-man "Luke Cage is cool" campaign for most of the Aughts. When we announced the New Avengers line-up, and Luke Cage and Spider-Woman were there, a lot of fans went, "WHAT?!?!?! Bulls--t!" And I had to prove…” quote by Brian Michael Bendis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ceb/brian-michael-bendis-9912_avengers_i-obviously-love-those-characters-the-av_880562.jpg)
