"I wasn't originally taking drama, but the drama teacher asked me to audition for Bye, Bye Birdie. I did and got the lead role. Initially I was kind of scared, but once I did it I got bitten by the bug and loved it"
- Kevin Richardson
About this Quote
In this quote, Kevin Richardson is explaining how he got associated with drama. He shares that he wasn't initially planning on taking drama, however the drama instructor asked him to audition for a play called Bye, Bye Birdie. Regardless of feeling terrified initially, he decided to offer it a try and ended up getting the lead role. This experience was a turning point for him, as he found a passion for acting and was "bitten by the bug." This expression recommends that he ended up being completely hooked and could not get enough of it. In general, this quote highlights the unexpected opportunities and pleasures that can originate from stepping out of one's comfort zone and attempting something brand-new.
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