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Able Quote by Tommy Steele

“Show business is really 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent being able to handle it when it gets offered to you.” quote by Tommy Steele
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“Show business is really 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent being able to handle it when it gets offered to you.”

Tommy Steele

About This Quote

Source Interview: Music Industry Talk, 1975

Success in entertainment depends largely on chance, with skill needed to manage opportunities when they appear

In simple terms: Luck dominates; skill helps handle sudden chances

Key Takeaway

Prepare to seize unexpected opportunities

Themes

career luck skill

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • auditions
  • networking
  • contract negotiations
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

probability resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance preparation with randomness?
  • What strategies help you stay ready for sudden opportunities?
A Different Perspective

Skill alone cannot guarantee success without favorable circumstances

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