You can’t just trust to luck; you have to really listen to what that character is telling you.
Meaning of the quote
In this quote, the actress Estelle Parsons is saying that you can't just rely on luck to be successful. Instead, you need to pay close attention to the characters you are playing and really understand what they are trying to tell you. This means that you need to work hard and put in the effort to fully understand the characters you are portraying, rather than just hoping that things will work out by chance.
About Estelle Parsons
Estelle Parsons is an acclaimed American actress who won an Oscar for her role in Bonnie and Clyde. She had a successful career in film, theater, and television, including a long-running role on the sitcom Roseanne. Parsons was nominated for several Tony Awards and was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2004.
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