Having done something like The Thorn Birds gives you enormous longevity. You can keep picking and choosing the roles for a bit longer.
Meaning of the quote
If you do a really great and popular job in one of your acting roles, like the actress Rachel Ward did in the TV show "The Thorn Birds", it can help you keep getting good acting parts for a much longer time. You'll be able to choose the acting jobs you want to do for a bit longer because people will remember your great work from that one big role.
About Rachel Ward
Rachel Ward is an English-Australian actress, film director, screenwriter, and television director. Born on September 12, 1957, she has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, working in various capacities behind and in front of the camera.
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