Audition Failure Quotes

Obviously we had to study Shakespeare at school, but to be honest, I was not a fan. I found the language very difficult, and I didn't enjoy watching it or studying it. I auditioned five times for the Royal Shakespeare Company early on in my career, and I didn't even get past the first rounds.

I was rejected from 'American Idol' - and I'm happier for it now.

I more remember the periods of time when I wasn't getting any auditions. That's more what I find painful in memory; that feeling of not even getting the chance to try and be rejected.

I'm horrible at auditions anyway. Maybe that's why I never got anything.

I auditioned for 'Pitch Perfect,' and I had to sing. It was terrible.

I did apply for drama school when I was 17, and I didn't get in; I had a really bad audition.

If I went on 'American Idol,' I would definitely be kicked out immediately.

I think I must be one of the only actors I know who has never even auditioned for a small part in 'Eastenders.'

I was trying to get an audition for 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and they wouldn't see me. And I was crestfallen, because I really needed money. And to be told you're not good enough to be seen by 'Walker, Texas Ranger' is a tough blow.

My first audition was the worst I have ever done, ever.

I failed the audition to get into drama school.

I auditioned for 'American Idol' at 17. They told me, 'No.'

There were years in between of going to auditions pretty much every day and getting nothing.

You could give the best audition ever and not get the role or not get a callback because you just weren't what they were looking for.

Years ago, I did a CBS audition. I was nervous. They introduced me as 'Scott Bakoola.' Not a good sign. I also didn't get the show.

I couldn't even get an audition for network TV at home in Ireland.

The last couple of roles I missed out on went to Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Biel and Olivia Wilde.

I went to an audition for a Harry Belafonte Roaring Twenties special for choreographer Donald McKayle, but I failed.

Within my second month of being in L.A., I booked my first audition. It was, like, a co-star on a show called 'Gang Related.' I got cut out of it.

I had auditioned for 'Band Baaja Baarat' but did not get selected. I was feeling bad, was upset. But I think certain films are meant by destiny. And that film was not meant for me.

I auditioned for a musical, and I can't sing. It was a kid's film musical, not a stage show, so I thought I could get away with it.

The first thing I ever auditioned for was a movie called 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.' And, this is kind of a secret, but it came down between me and the one other kid for it, but I didn't get it, so.

I never made it on 'Castle.' I tried a few times, so I don't know, but it never worked out.

My first taste of theater was my middle school play. We did 'The Jungle Book.' I auditioned for Mowgli, which I didn't get. I ended up playing a part as one of the monkeys.

I had this job at Hollywood Video, and during my worst audition ever, I forgot all of my lines in front of Chuck Lorre at the callback for the 'Mike and Molly' pilot.