Journey to Becoming an Actor

The speaker shares their journey from a family with a famous poet father and a teacher mother, initially intending to become a lawyer to avoid the arts. However, they accidentally became an actor, starting in Detroit and later moving to New York. There, they studied under renowned acting teachers, ultimately committing to a life in the arts after extensive education.

What profession did the narrator initially associate with his father's behavior?

• Actor

• Lawyer

• Poet

• Teacher

Why did the narrator decide to pursue a career in law?

• To support his mother

• To follow in his father's footsteps

• To avoid the arts and his father's lifestyle

• To earn more money

What prompted the narrator to consider acting as a profession?

• His mother's insistence

• A teacher's advice

• A theater member's encouragement

• A friend's suggestion

What was the narrator's main reason for moving to New York?

• To support his family

• To become a lawyer

• To study acting

• To find a job

Who was one of the prominent acting teachers in New York that the narrator studied with?

• Sandy Meisner

• Lee Strasberg

• Robert Lewis

• Stella Adler

What realization did the narrator have after studying with Stella Adler?

• He preferred writing poetry

• He wanted to be a lawyer

• He wanted to devote his life to the arts

• He was not interested in acting

How long did the narrator study with Stella Adler?

• One year

• Three years

• Two years

• Two and a half years

Which dance technique did the narrator study with Ella de Gallova?

• Jazz dance

• Classical Ballet

• Tap dance

• Modern dance

What was the narrator's approach to learning acting?

• Self-taught and independent

• Casual and unstructured

• Focused and comprehensive

• Sporadic and inconsistent

What was the narrator's final decision regarding his career?

• To work in journalism

• To become a lawyer

• To dedicate himself to the arts

• To pursue poetry