I had the good fortune of speaking with Orson Wells many decades ago and he said ‘Success is primarily luck anyway.’ And I have been very lucky. Of course, Orson Wells was enormously talented and brilliant – so who am I to argue with him!
Meaning of the quote
According to George Kennedy, the famous American actor, success is mostly due to luck, not just talent and hard work. Even though Orson Welles, the brilliant filmmaker, said this, Kennedy himself has also been very lucky in his own acting career. The quote suggests that while talent and skill are important, sometimes luck plays a big role in a person's success, even for the most talented people.
About George Kennedy
George Kennedy was an acclaimed American actor who appeared in over 100 films and TV shows. He won an Academy Award for his role in Cool Hand Luke and was nominated for multiple Golden Globes, including for his work in the Airport film series. Kennedy had a long and versatile career, appearing in a wide range of genres from dramas to comedies.
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