Quote by Jerry Doyle

I was 35 years old and in a position to take a shot at whatever I wanted to try. The Air Force said I was too old to fly fighter jets. I thought about becoming a fishing boat captain, before deciding that acting seemed pretty cool.

I was 35 years old and in a position to take a shot at whate

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on reaching a point in their life where they had the freedom to pursue any interest. Despite facing limitations by the Air Force's age restriction for fighter jet pilots, the speaker considered various alternative paths. They contemplated becoming a fishing boat captain, but ultimately chose to pursue acting because it appealed to them. This quote highlights the speaker's willingness to explore new possibilities and their openness to trying something unconventional.

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By Jerry Doyle

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