Career in Cinema
Actors' quotes about success and career
Topic description
This section covers quotes about actors and directors' career. The focus is not only success, but also the different paths that have brought people to glory or failure. Talent, charisma, personal choices and lucky encounters, but also awards and embarrassing career moments are some of the themes that are dealt with through the stars' quotes.
“Before, being a model, it was just a job, and I was making fun of it. But today, I take my career more seriously.”
“Hollywood always wanted me to be pretty, but I fought for realism.”
“I get paid for what most kids get punished for. ”
“I've had great success being a total idiot. ”
“It is the norm in our business to go through ‘breakups’ on a regular basis.”
“I'm still a natural athlete and I love doing physical things. But if it's going to put my career in jeopardy, I'll let the stunt guys do that.”
“I was very hesitant to do it, but then after about six or eight months I finally agreed.”
“I especially like doing historical work, playing someone who has actually lived, because then I get to do the research.”
“I have always had a great curiosity for different cultures and am always open to new experiences, so I always listen to any proposals from any country and for any budget.”
“Even though some of the films I've made haven't been particularly commercial, I don't find them failures.”
“I'm not a politician; I'm lucky to be a filmmaker and to be able to express myself through the films I make.”
“I don't wait for a job. I just go on to my own work.”
“The stage is where I feel most comfortable, and I miss it all the time.”
“I'm trying not to be cynical - I don't want to be one of those people who has a cool opportunity and blows it.”
“I still haven't made a film that defines who I am.”
“I rather go to see a good play than be in one.”
“This is a career about images. It's celluloid; they last for ever.”
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