The more I'm pushed in a position of leadership and I know I have to be the mouthpiece for so many other people who can't speak for themselves, the more confidence I'm gaining.
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I worked in television; I'm the Failed Pilot Queen, I've done so many television shows, pilots, theater ... when you do it for so long, I'm telling you, you get to the point where it becomes varied because you take what's available for a number of reasons. It's just an occupational hazard.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Experience in one's career leads to a variety of opportunities, even if many may not succeed.
In this quote, Viola Davis reflects on her extensive experience in the entertainment industry, recognizing that not every project will be successful. She refers to her numerous television pilots that have not made it to series, highlighting the reality of the creative process where taking on available opportunities, despite their eventual outcome, becomes a norm in the field.
Themes
TelevisionExperienceFailureCareerOpportunities
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about perseverance in creative careers.
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