Lasts Quote by Rick Hoffman
“I've always said that it's like being the winner of three separate lottery tickets - getting a pilot, getting the pilot picked up, and having a show that actually lasts.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Business of Acting”, 2023
Success feels like winning three lotteries: securing a role, being chosen, and having a lasting project.
In simple terms: Three chances to succeed in entertainment.
Key Takeaway
Focus on each stage, not just the final outcome.
Themes
career
success
opportunity
longevity
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- audition preparation
- contract negotiation
- show development
- career planning
Key Concepts
probability
cumulative advantage
industry dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you control at each stage?
- How do you sustain momentum after the first win?
A Different Perspective
Even with three wins, external factors can still end a project.
![“For me, I have having the time of my life playing this character [Louis Litt]. At times, it's unbelievably challenging and scary, when it comes to certain vulnerable areas that I don't necessarily want to go.” quote by Rick Hoffman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/512/rick-hoffman-17873_areas_for-me-i-have-having-the-time-of-my-life_37117.jpg)
![“I'm absolutely happy with where Louis Litt is. The writers, starting with Aaron [Korsh], have just made him into a human being.” quote by Rick Hoffman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/312/rick-hoffman-17873_human-beings_i-m-absolutely-happy-with-where-louis-li_40194.jpg)
