Quote by Kevin Kline

I think every American actor wants to be a movie star. But I never wanted to do stupid movies, I wanted to do films. I vowed I would never do a commercial, nor would I do a soap opera -- both of which I did as soon as I left the Acting Company and was starving.

I think every American actor wants to be a movie star. But I

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their ambition of pursuing meaningful acting roles in films rather than aiming for fame as a movie star. They highlight their determination to avoid shallow commercial films and soap operas. However, despite this initial resolve, the speaker admits to compromising their principles due to financial struggles, having taken on such projects soon after leaving the Acting Company. This quote illustrates the conflict between artistic integrity and practical realities that many actors face in their careers.

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By Kevin Kline

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