Actors Quote by Matthew Perry
““I was always bad at reading scripts. Back then, I’d be offered millions of dollars to do movies and barely crack the first few pages. I’m embarrassed to admit that now, given that these days I’m writing scripts myself and it’s like pulling teeth to get actors to respond. Maybe they feel how I used to feel: that in a life of fun and fame and money, reading a script, no matter the size of the number attached, feels all too much like school. The universe will teach you, though. All those years I was too this, too that, to read a script, but last year I wrote a screenplay for myself and was trying get it made until I realized that I was too old to play the part. Most fifty-three-year-olds have worked their shit out already, so I needed to hire a thirty-year-old. The one I chose took weeks and weeks to respond, and I couldn’t believe how rude his behavior was.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 2015
He admits past script-reading struggles, now writes scripts, but faces age and casting challenges, highlighting industry pressures.
In simple terms: Struggles with scripts, age, and casting.
Key Takeaway
Adapt and seek realistic roles.
Themes
career
ageism
creativity
Mood
reflective
candid
Type
advice
industry
When to use this quote
- acting auditions
- screenwriting
- career transition
Key Concepts
industry dynamics
self-doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- How can experience outweigh age?
- What strategies help you find suitable roles?
A Different Perspective
Age bias can limit opportunities.
