Acting Quote by Steven Michael Quezada
“You gotta understand, there weren't a whole lot of roles for Hispanics in the Eighties, so comedy was really the way I could really feed myself and eventually feed my family. I was an actor who learned to be a comic, and it's cool to come back and get back into acting - move forward in the direction I started out to do in the beginning.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Steven Michael Quezada, 2022
He used comedy as a practical means to survive and support his family when acting roles for Hispanics were scarce, and now returns to acting.
In simple terms: Comedy helped him survive; now he returns to acting.
Key Takeaway
Leverage available opportunities while pursuing true passion.
Themes
perseverance
identity
career
culture
Mood
determined
nostalgic
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- entertainment industry
- family support
- career transition
- cultural barriers
Key Concepts
representation
economic survival
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance humor and serious art?
- What barriers still exist for minority actors?
A Different Perspective
Comedy may limit perception of serious talent.
