Quote diary: From Meg Wolitzer's The Interestings

Jules is an aspiring comedic actress who doubts her ability and talent. Eventually, an acting teacher, Yvonne asks, "'Why are you acting?...Have you ever asked yourself whether the world actually needs to see you act? We are all here on this earth for only one go-round. And everyone thinks their purpose is just to find their passion. But perhaps our purpose is also to find out what other people need. And maybe the world does not actually need to see you, my dear, reciting a tired old monologue from the Samuel French collection or pretending to be drunk and staggering around.'"
(p. 233)