Patrick Ball says even if 'The Pitt' didn't work out, it made him debt-free: 'They can't take that away from me'

"I paid off my student loans like three months into 'The Pitt,' and that was a really profound moment 'cause I thought I was gonna die with it."

"I was $80,000 in debt and I had been through a series of failed relationships where my financial insecurity was a real problem."

"Paying off those student loans and getting back to zero, I remember being like, Man, if this show works, great. If it doesn't work, they can't take that away from me."

"When I got the job on 'The Pitt,' the first thing I did was to pay off my student loans. It felt really, really good."

Patrick Ball, known for his role in 'The Pitt', shared his emotional journey of overcoming $80,000 in student debt. He described the burden of financial insecurity and how it affected his relationships. After securing his role, he paid off his loans just three months into the show, marking a significant turning point in his life. Ball expressed that being debt-free felt like a victory, independent of the show's success. He also reflected on the challenges he faced while attending Yale and the lack of support from his family regarding his educational choices.

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