"I was involved in school plays, but when I left school I did a couple of odd jobs as a baker's apprentice and then as a fruit market porter in Manchester"
- John Thaw
About this Quote
In this quote, John Thaw is reflecting on his past experiences and career choices. He discusses being involved in school plays, indicating an enthusiasm for carrying out and perhaps a skill for acting. Nevertheless, after leaving school, he handled odd jobs as a baker's apprentice and a fruit market porter in Manchester. This recommends that he might have faced challenges in pursuing a profession in acting and needed to handle these tasks to make ends meet. In spite of this, Thaw's determination and effort are evident as he continued to pursue his dreams while likewise gaining useful skills through these tasks.
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