Ian Ziering Quotes

Acting had been a hobby that turned into a career, the directing was a hobby that turned into a career and music just really allowed me to find another way to express myself.

Knowing at the end of the day you get to go home and you can work on your own project is super rewarding as an actor.

I get to do interesting roles and make a living.

If I wasn't an actress I'd definitely want to do something in the arts and something that was very creative.

I've never worked as much as I would've wanted to, and that's why I end up doing a lot of stage as well, because stage is a full course meal.

I think it's much richer and much more fun to be an artist than to be anything else. I can't think of a better life than acting.

Now I'm a painter. That was another opportunity I was able to pursue, I've been painting all my life, now it's become a second career because of my success in the movies.

I call 'Community' the best day job in the world, because between takes, I get to write music. I get to write sketches. I get to write movies. It's the best job ever.

Music is the career I'm lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions.

I've been lucky in that all my roles have been unique and interesting.

I think it's really important, as an actor in this business, to have another creative outlet.

I have been so lucky when it comes to work. It's great to do so many different roles.

When you have a job you know you'd do for free, it takes a lot of the pressure away to be successful at it. So if it's doing theater in New York or teaching acting, I'm down for all of it.

I love performance, but I'm quite happy making videos as well, and I'm inordinately happy writing songs.

I don't know what I would have been doing if I was not in YG, but I think I would be doing something artistic.

I think as long as acting feels fulfilling and continues to feel fulfilling, it's worth it to me.

There are many things I love about my job! For instance, as a creative outlet, there's no better way to express myself than through choreography and physical movement.

My acting, writing, performance - keep me on my toes.

I know how difficult it is to make a career in the arts, but even if you don't make a career of it, don't lose it as a hobby. Artists often end up in jobs that have nothing to do with their art. But that side needs to be fulfilled - don't give it up.

I find it painful when I'm without anything. But I work in multiple fields. If I can't write, I find myself taking photographs. I can go on the road and perform. But the most important thing for me is writing, and when I hit those walls, it's painful.

Art is one of the few careers without a mandatory retirement age.

After my schooling, I was not thrilled by the idea of treading the usual doctor-engineer line. I wanted to pursue something artistic, and I was good at drawing. The options before me were architecture, fashion, and interior designing.

I just want to be a storyteller, and I think the way to do that is by your lyrics, by your visuals, by your choreography, by your dance. It's imperative as an artist.

I have a lot of interests. I daydreamed about various career options growing up; the one I'm in is the first one that worked out, and I love it, so I feel very lucky.

I am not only privileged to work for the FA and England: I have enjoyed working for the FA and England.