“I feel like, with a television show, you're always biting your nails hoping you're going to get that next season.”

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The speaker is saying that working on a TV show can feel uncertain because success is tied to whether the show gets renewed. There is a constant sense of waiting and worry about the next season. The quote presents that experience as stressful rather than settled.

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Originally said in English.

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About Jonathan Groff

American actor and singer

Jonathan Drew Groff is an American actor and singer, known for his work on stage and screen. He has 106 quotes on the site. He has received several honors for his performances, including a Tony Award and a Grammy Award, and he was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2026, he was included in Time’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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