It’s not like a corporate job where the more you accumulate on your resume and the more hours you put in, the higher up you get; it’s simply not the case. That being said, if I had known that and known what kind of career I’d get into, I still would have pursued it.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is about how being an actor is different from a typical office job. In a corporate job, the more work experience and hours you have, the more likely you are to get promoted. But that's not how it is for actors. Even if you don't get a lot of awards or work long hours, you can still have a successful acting career. The quote also says that even though the actor, Jason Marsden, knows this, he still chose to become an actor because he enjoys it, even if the career path is different from a regular office job.
About Jason Marsden
Jason Marsden is a prolific American actor, director, and producer who has lent his voice to many iconic animated characters, including Disney’s Max Goof, Prince Haku in Spirited Away, and the title character in the Tak and the Power of Juju video game trilogy. He’s known for his extensive work in voice acting across films, TV series, and video games.
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