I have never been an easy fit. I'm a leading lady character actor; I don't fit in one slot simply.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes individuality and the challenge of fitting into societal or industry norms.
Holly Hunter reflects on her unique identity as an actress, describing how she doesn't easily conform to typical roles or stereotypes. This highlights the tension many artists face between their personal expression and the expectations placed upon them by the industry, advocating for the value of diversity in character portrayal and the importance of celebrating one's uniqueness.
In practice
Using this quote as an introduction to a talk about creative expression in the arts.
Heart is what drives us and determines our fate. That is what I need for my characters in my books: a passionate heart. I need mavericks, dissidents, adventurers, outsiders and rebels, who ask questions, bend the rules and take risks.
I don't like to make strong statements. I want to write strong novels... I keep my deep, radical things for my novels.
The art is long, life is short
The poet makes silk dresses out of worms.
Once a song and dance man, always a song and dance man. Those few words tell as much about me professionally as there is to tell.
He with a graceful pride, While his rider every hand survey'd, Sprung loose, and flew into an escapade; Not moving forward, yet with every bound Pressing, and seeming still to quit his ground.
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