Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Leap, and the net will appear.
Begin to be now what you will be hereafter.
Know or listen to those who know.
What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.
Either you run the day or the day runs you.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
I studied voice for about two years with an amazing coach, and I never rose above the level of mediocre.
I think there are a lot more writers who are actors than you know they just don't have roles on famous TV shows that you recognize.