You are loved — You have purpose
Must keep reminding myself on this
Must rebuild my name myself on thisYou have talent — You have potential
Must keep reminding myself on this
Must rebuild my name myself on this
I have always said that I will be the hardest working actor—not the most talented. For the latter is not in my control as the former is, and talent is the the thing most wasted. I must strive to work hard—even when I don’t want to—especially then. The passion will ebb and flow, that is life and lately that passion has been tested. Hard work and discipline in those times of lack are what matter. That is what will carry me forward and see me through.
So that when the struggle comes and all I feel like doing is quitting, and others around me fall, quit, and drop out when the passion leaves them, I will persevere. That is grit! Also let it always be known that it is the excellence and growth of others that lifts us up. My ego wants to bring everyone down to my lowest level but with that there is no growth. I cannot tear down this art to my level, for it demands that people rise. The giants that have come before are there to elevate me—not for me to tear them down. I would only destroy my art and myself to try such a task.
To be humble is to constantly be inspired by others.