Quote by Merritt Wever

I used to joke that if acting didn't work out, poetry was my commonsense fallback.

I used to joke that if acting didn't work out, poetry was my

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has pursued acting as their chosen career path but humorously acknowledges that if it fails, they will turn to poetry as a backup plan. It highlights the speaker's affinity for artistic expression and implies that they possess talent and interest in both acting and writing poetry. Overall, the quote showcases a self-aware and lighthearted approach to their aspirations.

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Poetry

By Merritt Wever

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