Daily Inspiration Quote by Steve Kanaly

There’s a blue-collar shrug baked into Steve Kanaly’s line: show business isn’t framed as destiny or genius, but as mileage. “Stay in this business long enough” treats acting less like a calling than a trade where endurance is its own credential. The phrasing is almost anti-mythic; it refuses the usual star narrative (talent + discovery = success) and swaps in a quieter equation: time + persistence + luck = maybe.

The key word is “liable.” It’s not “sure,” not even “likely” in the motivational-poster sense. “Liable” carries a wry, slightly fatalistic charge, like getting caught in the rain if you stand outside long enough. Kanaly’s subtext is that “hitting it big” is as much accident as achievement, a reminder that the industry’s gatekeepers, trends, and timing often matter more than merit. It’s encouragement, but it’s also a warning: longevity can increase your odds, but it also increases your exposure to rejection, typecasting, and the slow grind of near-misses.

Contextually, coming from a working actor of Kanaly’s generation - someone who lived through an era of long-running TV, studio systems fading, and careers built on recurring roles rather than constant reinvention - the quote reads as lived strategy. Keep showing up, keep your name in circulation, keep your skills sharp, and let the industry’s roulette wheel spin. The line works because it’s honest enough to sting and hopeful enough to keep you clocking in.