I never planned to be an actor. It turned out I could make a living doing it.
Meaning of the quote
Wallace Shawn didn't intend to become an actor, but he discovered that he could earn money by doing it. He didn't have a specific plan to become an actor, but it ended up being a way for him to support himself.
About Wallace Shawn
Wallace Shawn is an American actor, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter. He is known for his roles in films like The Princess Bride, Clueless, and the Toy Story franchise. Shawn is also an acclaimed playwright, having written numerous plays and appeared in various Woody Allen films.
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