"I think in both of those situations, it's important as an actor to learn, despite the success I had as a kid, that it's important to understand what it means to be a small fish in a big pond"

In this quote, Anthony Michael Hall reviews his experiences as an effective child actor and how it has actually formed his perspective on the industry. He acknowledges that despite his early success, it is important for stars to continue learning and growing, even when they may feel like a small fish in a huge pond. This means understanding that there will always be others who are more skilled or talented, and being modest sufficient to gain from them. It likewise means acknowledging the vastness and competitiveness of the show business and wanting to strive and adjust in order to prosper.