America Quote by Rebel Wilson
“I had a great career in Australia, so it was a hard decision to move to America. But in 2010, I was asked to audition for the part Melissa McCarthy ended up playing in 'Bridesmaids.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2010 interview with Rebel Wilson, null source
She left a successful Australian career to pursue a risky acting opportunity in the US, highlighting the challenge of major life changes for growth.
In simple terms: Leaving comfort for uncertain opportunity can lead to success.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold moves despite fear.
Themes
career change
risk
ambition
relocation
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- auditioning
- relocating for work
- career pivot
- seeking new markets
Key Concepts
decision making
personal growth
industry transition
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears hold you back from a big change?
- How can you prepare for uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Success isn’t guaranteed; the move could have failed and stalled her career.
![“I'm besotted by [Kirsten Dunst] now. I think she's just wonderful. I can't think for a second that however much she'd worked in America, she would never have had the chance to play [a role in Lars Von Trier's 'Melancholia' ] like that. You have to get outside of the States to do something like that.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9b/john-hurt-1669_america_i-m-besotted-by-kirsten-dunst-now-i-thin_1339747.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
