Actor Quote by Kirk Douglas
![“Michael [Douglas] is, I think, a great actor. He's made some very interesting pictures. When he was going to college, I was very proud of him, but when he said, 'Dad, I want to be in a play,' he had a bit part. I went to see it and Michael said, 'Dad, how was I?' I said, 'You were terrible.' I…” quote by Kirk Douglas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a6/kirk-douglas-4420_actors_michael-douglas-is-i-think-a-great-actor_1153701.jpg)
“Michael [Douglas] is, I think, a great actor. He's made some very interesting pictures. When he was going to college, I was very proud of him, but when he said, 'Dad, I want to be in a play,' he had a bit part. I went to see it and Michael said, 'Dad, how was I?' I said, 'You were terrible.' I thought he would go on to be a lawyer and in three months, he was in another play and I went and, I must admit, he was great. I think he has been good in everything he's done.”
About This Quote
The anecdote shows that initial failure does not preclude later excellence; perseverance and opportunity can reveal hidden talent.
In simple terms: Early setbacks can lead to later success.
Key Takeaway
Persist and seek new chances.
Themes
perseverance
talent development
parental support
career growth
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- education
- theater auditions
- career mentorship
- family encouragement
Key Concepts
resilience
learning
opportunity
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to improve?
- How does feedback shape growth?
A Different Perspective
Success may require time and repeated attempts, not immediate mastery.
![“Michael [Douglas] was just leaving the TV series The Streets of San Francisco and he said, 'Dad, let me try it.' I thought, 'Well, if I couldn't make it...' So, I gave it to him and he got the money, the director and the cast. The biggest disappointment for me, I always wanted to play McMurphy…” quote by Kirk Douglas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/105/kirk-douglas-4420_actors_michael-douglas-was-just-leaving-the-tv_2030147.jpg)
![“Bill [Condon] is such a great actor's director. He cares about what you're thinking. And, he's very open. Even though he was pressed for time, and he was doing two movies at once, and all this stuff was happening around him, he would still take time to sit there and talk to you about your scene…” quote by Kellan Lutz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/90e/kellan-lutz-2950_actors_bill-condon-is-such-a-great-actor-s-dire_849580.jpg)
