Quote by Michael Shannon

One of the reasons I'm an actor is because I was no physical specimen as a child. I wasn't athletic and didn't have any prowess in that regard. Growing up in Kentucky, most little boys were trying to get into sports, and it was very competitive, so that was not to be. But I did want to do something.

One of the reasons I'm an actor is because I was no physical

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This quote expresses how the desire to pursue acting arose from a lack of physical abilities as a child. The speaker acknowledges their inability to excel in sports, which was a predominant focus for children in their Kentucky community. Despite the competitive nature of sports, they still yearned to be part of something and found solace in the world of acting. This explanation highlights the personal motivation behind the speaker's choice to become an actor and the contrasting aspirations they held compared to their peers.

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