I started at a very early age in this business and I’m sure most of you have read stories about people who have started as children and ended up in very difficult lives and bad consequences.
Meaning of the quote
Dean Stockwell, an American actor, is warning that starting a career too young can lead to problems later in life. He says that many people who began working as children ended up having very difficult lives and facing negative consequences. Stockwell's message is that it's important to be careful when young people get involved in a career, as it can sometimes have long-lasting, harmful effects on their lives.
About Dean Stockwell
Dean Stockwell was an acclaimed American actor who had a prolific career in film, television, and theater spanning over seven decades. He started as a child actor and went on to receive critical acclaim for his performances in movies like Compulsion, Long Day’s Journey into Night, Sons and Lovers, and Married to the Mob, among others. He also had memorable roles in popular TV shows like Quantum Leap and Battlestar Galactica.
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