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Half the people in Hollywood are dying to be discovered and the other half are afraid they will be
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"Half the people in Hollywood are dying to be discovered and the other half are afraid they will be"

- Lionel Barrymore

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This quote by Lionel Barrymore speaks with the duality of the Hollywood experience. On one hand, there are those who are desperate to be discovered and succeed in the entertainment industry. They want to do whatever it requires to get seen and make a name on their own. On the other hand, there are those who hesitate of the same thing. They are scared of the potential for failure and the possibility of being exposed as a scams. The quote speaks to the intrinsic danger of pursuing a career in Hollywood, and the worry that comes with it. It likewise speaks to the concept that success in Hollywood is a double-edged sword, as it can bring both popularity and fortune, however also the capacity for failure and embarrassment. Eventually, the quote serves as a suggestion that success in Hollywood is never ever guaranteed, and that it takes a great deal of effort and dedication to make it in the entertainment industry.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lionel Barrymore between April 28, 1878 and November 15, 1954. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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