Quote by Ving Rhames

Quite honestly I never had a desire to be an actor. I tell people, I did not choose acting acting chose me. I never grew up wanting to be an actor. I wanted to play football. In about 9th grade an English teacher told me I had a talent to act. He said I should audition for a performing arts high school so I did on a whim. I got accepted.

Quite honestly I never had a desire to be an actor. I tell p

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This quote highlights how the speaker initially did not have a personal aspiration to become an actor, but rather stumbled upon the opportunity by chance. Despite having a childhood ambition to play football, their journey towards acting began unexpectedly when an English teacher recognized their talent and encouraged them to audition for a performing arts high school. Ultimately, the speaker's acceptance into the school demonstrates how sometimes pursuing a new path can lead to unexpected and fulfilling opportunities.

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