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“It would've been hard to do something else, to as it were, run away from the circus and become an accountant.” quote by Samuel West
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“It would've been hard to do something else, to as it were, run away from the circus and become an accountant.”

Samuel West

About This Quote

Source Interview: Theatre Magazine, 2005

He jokes that leaving the circus for a stable job like accounting would be a drastic, unlikely change.

In simple terms: Leaving a chaotic life for a boring job feels absurd.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your current path despite doubts.

Themes

career identity risk

Mood

contemplative humorous

Type

personal career

When to use this quote

  • career counseling
  • life coaching
  • creative professions
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

stability career change personal fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you sacrifice for stability?
  • Is risk always negative?
A Different Perspective

May undervalue the appeal of stability.

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