Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory.
Alan AldaRead
What I always wanted to get seen as was as a good actor, when it was the acting I was doing. When I'm writing, I want to try to be seen as a good writer.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the desire for recognition in one's craft, whether it be acting or writing.
Alan Alda emphasizes the importance of being recognized for one's skills and dedication in specific creative pursuits. He highlights that his identity as an artist fluctuates between his roles as an actor and a writer, and he seeks validation and appreciation in each discipline separately.
Themes
ActorWriterRecognitionCraftIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
During an awards ceremony, one might quote this to highlight the importance of artistic recognition.
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