Famous quote by Whoopi Goldberg

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You know, be an actor because you love to act. Dont be an actor because you think youre going to get famous, because tha
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"You know, be an actor because you love to act. Don't be an actor because you think you're going to get famous, because that's luck"

- Whoopi Goldberg

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This quote by Whoopi Goldberg is a reminder to striving stars that popularity and success in the industry is not guaranteed. She is motivating them to pursue acting because they have a genuine passion for it, not because they think it will cause fame and fortune. She is emphasizing that luck plays a significant function in attaining success in the entertainment industry, which it is not something that can be controlled or forecasted. She is also suggesting that if an actor is only in it for the fame, they might be disappointed when they don't achieve it. Eventually, Whoopi Goldberg is encouraging stars to focus on their craft and to enjoy the procedure of acting, rather than expecting fame and fortune.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Whoopi Goldberg somewhere between November 13, 1949 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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