Quote by Atticus Shaffer

My mom thought I might be good for voiceover. She thought I had a cute voice, so maybe I could do a cartoon or something. And while we were looking into that, we also thought I should get into theater acting, so I tried it and the first audition I went on, I booked it. And it kind of just snowballed from there.

My mom thought I might be good for voiceover. She thought I

Summary

This quote highlights how the speaker's journey into the entertainment industry began unexpectedly through the encouragement of their mother. It demonstrates the power of recognizing one's talents and exploring different opportunities. By taking a chance on voiceover work and theater acting, the speaker's career gained momentum through a fortunate first audition experience. The quote underscores the importance of trying new things and embracing unexpected paths, which ultimately paved the way for their ongoing success in the industry.

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By Atticus Shaffer

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