I had no faith in my own ability, and I was determined not to waste my life as a second or third rate actor.

So I gave up the stage and decided to try to get an education, then teach.

You know the rest of my story.
Now comes the hardest part.

After giving up all idea of the stage, the door that I thought was barred has been opened to me.

The unbelievable has come to pass, and I have in a measure achieved what once seemed unattainable.