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When I said I no longer wanted to be a painter, that I wanted to be an actor, the first thing I did was get a stinking j
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"When I said I no longer wanted to be a painter, that I wanted to be an actor, the first thing I did was get a stinking job in an insurance building"

- Rod Taylor

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Rod Taylor's quote speaks with the trouble of pursuing a profession in the arts. He wanted to take a job in an insurance building, which he describes as "stinking," in order to pursue his dream of ending up being a star. This quote reveals that he was willing to make sacrifices in order to pursue his passion, and that he was determined to make his dream a reality. It likewise talks to the importance of having a backup plan, as he had the ability to rely on the job in the insurance coverage structure to support himself while he pursued his dream. This quote is a suggestion that hard work and dedication can settle, which it is possible to achieve one's goals if they want to put in the effort.

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Australia Flag This quote is written / told by Rod Taylor somewhere between January 11, 1930 and today. He was a famous Actor from Australia. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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