Braces Quote by Zach Woods
“My brother, who's a few years older then me, went to college in New York. He said all of these people from Saturday Night Live do improv together in Upright Citizens Brigade, and I thought, "Oh, that sounds really cool." So when I got braces and couldn't play music anymore, I said to my parents that I wanted to go to New York and take a class at that place. They were remarkably on board with it. I got on the train, went up, took a class and I loved it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast interview with Zach Woods, 2023
A personal anecdote about discovering improv through a sibling’s experience, leading to a bold decision to pursue a class in New York, illustrating curiosity and parental support.
In simple terms: He tried improv after hearing about it from his brother and got his parents’ encouragement.
Key Takeaway
Follow curiosity and seek new experiences.
Themes
curiosity
family influence
personal growth
artistic exploration
Mood
excited
reflective
Type
personal narrative
motivational
When to use this quote
- college decision
- travel
- creative class
- parental support
Key Concepts
improv comedy
risk taking
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What passion have you delayed because of fear?
- How can you create support for a new venture?
A Different Perspective
Success depended on timing and resources; not everyone can afford such a leap.
