I don’t want to peak too early. The worry is that you never know until it’s all over whether you peaked at all – and then you’re finished and it’s too late.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is about not wanting to reach your full potential too soon. The worry is that you may not even know if you've reached your peak until it's too late and you've already finished what you were trying to accomplish. The fear is that you could be done with something important before you ever realized how good you could have been at it.
About Tom Courtenay
Sir Thomas Daniel Courtenay is an acclaimed English actor who rose to prominence in the 1960s as part of the British New Wave movement. He has received numerous accolades, including three BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe, and was knighted for his contributions to cinema and theatre.
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