"These are hard times for dreamers" - Amelie

i was reading yesterday at barnes and nobles (book store) on the upper east side and this was a conversation that took place.

*an elderly lady trying to pass a boy perhaps aged 15 or so in the aisle*
lady: excuse me
*boy moves out of the way*
lady: what are you reading?
boy: actors handbook
another person who i couldnt see : hes going to be the next sidney poitier
lady: *smiles almost a little sadly* well, hes certainly studying for it

Hard, but not impossible no?