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“'Good Times' was with a live audience, three camera, and that was really intimidating. Because there were people on both sides, moving from set to set, and it was pretty scary. As I say, I didn't have a foundation in Hollywood. I hardly knew anybody. Just at the social level. I felt pretty…” quote by Philip Baker Hall
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“'Good Times' was with a live audience, three camera, and that was really intimidating. Because there were people on both sides, moving from set to set, and it was pretty scary. As I say, I didn't have a foundation in Hollywood. I hardly knew anybody. Just at the social level. I felt pretty isolated here, I really did.”

Philip Baker Hall

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1995 interview with Philip Baker Hall, The Hollywood Reporter

Entering unfamiliar professional circles feels isolating without a support network.

In simple terms: New environments can feel lonely.

Key Takeaway

Build connections to reduce isolation.

Themes

isolation networking career

Mood

lonely hopeful

Type

reflective career advice

When to use this quote

  • first‑day job
  • film set
  • conference

Key Concepts

Social capital industry integration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create supportive networks?
  • What steps help ease entry into new fields?
A Different Perspective

Networking can be intimidating.

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