Actors Quote by Rob Corddry
“It started off for me as just wanting to be an actor and sort of resenting in a weird way being expected to write as well as be a comedian and an improviser. And then you think about it for a minute, and I smartened up and realized that the only way to sustain a career is to generate your own material. Or to be in control of your career as best you can. And in allowing yourself to do that it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. And then you're like "Oh, producing is a thing."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Career advice, 2015
The speaker realized that sustaining a career in entertainment requires creating one’s own material and controlling one’s path, opening new possibilities.
In simple terms: Create your own work to control your career.
Key Takeaway
Generate original content for independence.
Themes
creativity
career
control
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- writing
- producing
- comedy
- career planning
Key Concepts
entrepreneurship
media
self‑direction
Questions to Reflect On
- What content can you create to advance your career?
- How do you balance creation with other responsibilities?
A Different Perspective
Self‑production is demanding; resources may be limited.
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