Write. No amount of self-inflicted misery, altered states, black pullovers or being publicly obnoxious will ever add up to your being a writer. Writers write. On you go.
A.L. KennedyRead
I remember a conversation with my parents about who the people on the TV were, and learning they were actors and they acted out this story and just thinking that was the most fantastic notion, and that's what I want to do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the wonder of storytelling through performance and the inspiration it can provide for aspiring actors.
David Tennant expresses a moment from his childhood when he discovered that the characters on television were not real people but actors bringing stories to life. This realization sparked his passion for acting, highlighting the profound impact that storytelling can have on an individual's aspirations and dreams.
Themes
ActingStorytellingInspirationDreamsChildhood
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech at a drama school to motivate students to pursue their passion for acting.
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