All my life, since I was 16, I’ve been wondering where that next job was gonna come from.
Meaning of the quote
This quote shows that even famous actors like Jerry Orbach often worry about finding their next job. Even when you're successful, it can be hard to know where your future work will come from. This feeling of uncertainty is common, even for talented people who have been working for a long time. The quote reflects the ups and downs that come with any career.
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Big feature films are another world.
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All my life, since I was 16, I’ve been wondering where that next job was gonna come from.
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Now I take the summer off, relax, and I know that at the end of July we’re gonna start another season.
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It’s a lot more fun for actors to cry and rant and rave, or have a drug problem or a drinking problem.
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