“Achieving success as an actor has not been easy for me. My biggest, probably most irrational complaint has been that I've had to work harder for what I've gotten. I've seen other people with nepotism or wealth or cheesy good looks on their side who've had it easy...” PeopleLooksHas BeensActorsEasySidesWealthAchieveHard WorkHarderIrrationalComplaintsLooking GoodWork HarderCheesyAchieving SuccessNepotism Author:James Woods
“I was an assistant director for a year, and I realized, 'God, this is a lot of hard work. This is going to take time. So what's the shortcut? What's the better option?' Then thankfully, someone said, 'Why don't you become an actor?'” YearsSaidHardActorsHard WorkDirectorsI RealizedTake TimeAssistantsShortcuts Author:Emraan Hashmi
“I think that acting is no fun unless it's hard. I'm not titillated by acting or being an actor unless I have to work hard.” ThinkingHardActorsFunActingHard Work Author:Bob Odenkirk
“The actor that taught me the most was Bernie Mac. I did my first big budget studio film with he and Angela Bassett, 'Mr. 3000' for Disney. Bernie taught me by example what creates success is humility and hard work.” FirstsHardBigsFilmActorsExampleHumilityTaughtHard WorkStudiosBudgetsMacsAngela Author:Brian J. White