Post Reading Acting Professionally

I have learnt a lot from reading the book “Acting Professionally” by Robert Cohen.

One of the things that I have learnt and will stick with me forever is what it takes to become an actor.

Many thing are mentioned by Robert Cohen but I believe the number one thing is Commitment.

Having commitment and a massive will to succeed is the biggest thing. Within the entertainment business there are many who are going for exactly what it is you are going for. There will be times when you will be told that you do not have the talent required, and an up and coming actor might go years without a job or any recognition. There will be times when one may feel as though there is no hope left, and may even question if they have chosen the right career path, and that’s why the actors have to want it. Whether it is being a doctor or a lawyer or teacher, one can just go to school and gain the knowledge necessary and become better than those around you. On the other hand with acting the most important requirement is talent. Some are just born with it some have to take courses and classes to get it. I believe that a person who is willing to learn grow and wants it no matter what obstacle they come across will be the one to succeed whether they have raw talent or not. 

I have a lot from reading the book and If asked to rate the book “Acting Professionally” on a scale from 1-10 I would have to rate the book a 7. The book is filled with amazing information and very useful  tips; but the writing style used by author Robert Cohen Is very convoluted and can come across as being over written.