Ewan McGregorA lot of parents tell their children that if they want to be an actor, that's fine, but they should do something else first, so they've got something to fall back on. It doesn't work like that, as far as I'm concerned.
About This Quote
This quote is a reminder that a career in acting is not for everyone. Some people will be happier doing other things before acting. The idea of having something to fall back on is a good one. No matter what you do, you should have something to fall back on if you get out of the business.
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- A lot of parents tell their children that if they want to be an actor, that's fine, but they should do something else first, so they've got something to fall back on. It doesn't work like that, as far as I'm concerned.