Quote by Amber Tamblyn

A business like acting is 90% luck. You can be a star one minute and out of work the next.

A business like acting is 90% luck. You can be a star one mi

Summary

This quote suggests that success in the acting industry, much like in business, is heavily dependent on luck. It implies that despite talent, hard work, and other factors, a substantial portion (90%) of achievement in acting is fortuitous. It highlights the uncertainty and volatility of the profession, where an individual can experience rapid shifts from stardom to unemployment.

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