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Acting is a tough business, and the percentage of people who make it is very low - its about 1 percent
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"Acting is a tough business, and the percentage of people who make it is very low - it's about 1 percent"

- Lee Majors

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This quote by Lee Majors speaks with the problem of the acting occupation. It is an extremely competitive field, and the possibilities of success are slim. Majors is emphasizing that just a small portion of individuals who pursue serving as a profession actually make it. This is likely due to the reality that there are so many skilled actors contending for the exact same functions, and only a choose few will be chosen. In addition, the entertainment industry is continuously changing, and actors should have the ability to adapt to new patterns and styles in order to stay relevant. Majors' quote acts as a suggestion that while acting can be a satisfying career, it is also a hard one, and just a small percentage of people will have the ability to make it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lee Majors somewhere between April 23, 1939 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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