When I was growing up there used to be these PSA/commercials for the United Negro College Fund; and their slogan was "A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste" I can remember hearing the voice of James Earl Jones admonishing me when ever I would feel guilty for playing video games...almost telling me to get back to hitting the books. Don't be like those other kids, playing video games and wasting their minds... Ha!
The funny thing is, when you think about it, a lot of those wasted minds went on to accomplish amazing things.
Simply because they stuck to what they believed in. I know people that are video game developers that spend their day playing games. Getting paid good money at it.
There is actually a whole market for actors in that arena as well. (the voice over actors that supply the dramatic action for games) there is a lot of talent that goes into that stuff.
Every actor wants to believe that he/she will become successful.
I think the same holds true for any artist for that matter. Actors are constantly being told to "get a real job" or to quit while your ahead. I say that if a 'mind' is a terrible thing to waste, so is a dream! Because, without the mind we cannot dream, and the dream is what drives us.
I'd like to do a PSA for all struggling and aspiring actors and artist alike. Do not let the neigh sayers and the "realist" steal your vision. Imagine yourself living that dream.
Hold your dreams close to your heart get educated about your craft and pursue it.
Never let it said that you didn't try. When you step out the opportunity will come.
Yeah, that's the way I see it...
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