“Lead in a flop over background in a hit”
Agree
- The work itself matters
- Build your craft and resume
- Artistic integrity over money
- Leading roles open doors
- Pride in the performance
Disagree
- Pay your bills first
- Success connects you to better projects
- Nobody remembers flops
- Financial stability enables art later
- Being part of greatness counts
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