Richard Burton came from the same town as me, so I thought I’d follow my nose, and follow my luck. I think I’ve been very lucky.
Meaning of the quote
Anthony Hopkins, a Welsh actor, said that he followed in the footsteps of another famous actor, Richard Burton, who was also from their shared hometown. Hopkins thought he would be just as lucky as Burton, and that decision led him to a successful acting career. He believes he has been very fortunate in his life and work.
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