"I used to go home at night and just shake, because I had no idea that's what acting was gonna be"
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
About this Quote
This quote by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio talks to the difficulty of being a star. It indicates that when she initially started out, she was unprepared for the emotional and physical needs of the task. She was overwhelmed by the strength of the work and the expectations of her efficiency. She was so overwhelmed that she would go home during the night and shake from the stress and stress and anxiety of everything. This quote talks to the devotion and dedication that stars need to have in order to be successful in their craft. It also talks to the courage and strength of Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, who was able to overcome her fears and stress and anxieties to end up being a successful actor. This quote is a pointer to all aiming stars that the journey to success is not easy, however with effort and commitment, anything is possible.
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