Quote by Brit Marling

A lot of people think, 'I'll give acting or poetry or filmmaking a try. And if it doesn't work out I'll go get a law degree, do something else that's more practical.' For me I went the reverse way. I lived the back-up plan.

A lot of people think, 'I'll give acting or poetry or filmma

Summary

This quote implies that many people typically pursue their dreams in fields such as acting, poetry, or filmmaking as a secondary option. They often have a backup plan, usually choosing a more practical or conventional career to fall back on if their artistic aspirations do not succeed. However, the speaker of this quote took a different approach. They chose to live out their backup plan first, perhaps sacrificing their passion temporarily, and then decided to pursue their artistic dreams afterwards. This indicates a unique perspective and a willingness to take a risk by prioritizing their true passion over practicality.

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Poetry

By Brit Marling

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