The Magic of a Creative Career

The support you need for success [TED Talks Daily]( [Michael Sheen - TED Talk]( MICHAEL SHEEN - 17 min [The magic of a creative career]( The city of Port Talbot in South Wales is known for a few things: a steel mill, a proudly working class population and a passionate commitment to the arts that produced Hollywood superstars Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins. In this sweet, personal talk, actor Michael Sheen shares how he was also able to take advantage of all the city had to offer, why he's worried that a change in approach to arts education means that kids now don't get the same kind of chances -- and the steps he's taking to ensure that creative up-and-comers get the support and access they deserve. (With animations by Sam Orams and Sarah Klan.) ([Read transcript]() [Watch now]( [Watch now](   Trending [Ralph Chami - TED Talk]( Ralph Chami - 15 min [What a living whale is worth — and why the economy should protect nature]( [Heidi Grant - TED Talk]( Heidi Grant - 12 min [How to ask for help — and get a "yes"]( [Netta Schramm - TED-Ed]( Netta Schramm - 5 min [Why don't perpetual motion machines ever work?](   Explore TED Women [TEDWomen]( [Transform the future — together]( When you nourish your mind with new ideas, the world becomes a better place. Unlock your inner changemaker at TEDWomen 2023, a three-day conference featuring talks, performances, workshops and more. Join a global community of 1,500+ leaders and 40+ speakers and blaze trails toward a more inclusive and joyous future. [Register today]( [Register today](   Follow TED [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [TikTok]( Get the TED app [Download on the App Store]( [Get it on Google Play]( Copyright © 2023 TED, All rights reserved. You received this email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: [ted.com/newsletter]( Our mailing address is 330 Hudson St Fl 12, NY, NY 10013. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update preferences]( | [View in browser](