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Acting Quote by John Benjamin Hickey

“The only advice I give to acting students is, 'Be nice to your underclassmen. You never know who might be in a position to help you get a job one day.'” quote by John Benjamin Hickey
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“The only advice I give to acting students is, 'Be nice to your underclassmen. You never know who might be in a position to help you get a job one day.'”

John Benjamin Hickey

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Source Interview: Acting Advice, John Benjamin Hickey, 2015

Treat peers kindly; future help may come from unexpected places.

In simple terms: Be kind to junior colleagues.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate supportive professional relationships.

Themes

kindness networking career

Mood

grateful pragmatic

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • theatre auditions
  • film sets
  • studio workshops
  • career fairs
  • job interviews

Key Concepts

Reciprocity mentor-ment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who has helped you unexpectedly?
  • How can you offer support without expectation?
A Different Perspective

Kindness alone may not guarantee career success.

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