Acting Quote by Patrick Duffy
“I worked with my dad for 15 years. I apprenticed under him and decided I wanted to become an architect. So I went to college for it and then the acting bug got me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 1998
Early apprenticeship with his father sparked a career shift, but later passions redirected his path.
In simple terms: Father taught trade, but acting changed direction.
Key Takeaway
Follow evolving passions, even after early training.
Themes
career
family
passion
Mood
inspirational
contemplative
Type
personal
career
When to use this quote
- architecture school
- acting auditions
- family business
- career counseling
Key Concepts
apprenticeship
career change
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to switch careers?
- How can you honor past mentors while pursuing new goals?
A Different Perspective
Changing fields can feel like abandoning prior commitments.
![“I came back and decided that I wanted to go to college for acting and got my family on board. My mom, who was a single mom, was a little reticent, but I think after that summer [in the Governor's School], she saw a shift in me and realized that it was something I wanted more than just a hobby.” quote by Zachary Quinto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/94a/zachary-quinto-4021_acting_i-came-back-and-decided-that-i-wanted-to_2571199.jpg)
