The great thing about university is that they incline you to get up and do it, from the Classics to modern plays, to the humor that Monty Pythons made popular.
Meaning of the quote
University encourages you to explore and try new things, from ancient stories and plays to more recent comedies like Monty Python. It inspires you to get out there and experience different types of learning, from academics to the arts.
About Michael York
Michael York is an acclaimed English actor who rose to fame in the 1970s, starring in films like Romeo and Juliet, Cabaret, and The Three Musketeers. He has also found success in later years, appearing in the Austin Powers movie series. York has received numerous accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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I’ve always enjoyed writing, I graduated with a degree in English; I’ve done bits of journalism.
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I think that you have to believe in your destiny; that you will succeed, you will meet a lot of rejection and it is not always a straight path, there will be detours – so enjoy the view.
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It’s a question of why they come for your advice. Whatever I tell you, it doesn’t matter, it is completely irrelevant in a way. I know so many actors who were discouraged and put that aside. You will get half-baked opinions.
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I think it’s hard to know. Feeling fulfilled, because actors face periods of unemployment, there is nothing worse than being at the top of your game; you have so much to give but do not have the platform to do this.
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I happen to love working in cinema, but the theater is always there… you know, and I would never shut the door on it. Even though it’s been quite a bit of time since I’ve done a play, last one was in New York.
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