I do think it's well over-time to have a female Doctor Who. I think a gay, black female Doctor Who would be the best of all.
Interpretation
The quote advocates for diversity and representation in iconic roles.
Helen Mirren expresses her belief that it's time for a female Doctor Who, emphasizing that a gay, black female character would not only be a progressive change but would also enrich the series. This statement highlights the importance of representation in media, suggesting that diversity in main characters can lead to greater relatability and broader acceptance in society.
In practice
During a panel discussion on media and representation, I might quote this to emphasize the need for diversity in popular culture.
There is that awful moment when you realize that you're falling in love. That should be the most joyful moment, and actually it's not. It's always a moment that's full of fear because you know, as night follows day, the joy is going to rapidly be followed by some pain or other. All the angst of a relationship.
People often ask me whether I prefer theater or film, and the answer is that I prefer the one I'm not doing: The grass is always greener.
I've been working every year since I started acting, and I got many awards before I won the Oscar for 'The Queen.'
I don't like the word 'strong,' because a strong character is never an interesting character. A character is made interesting by their vulnerabilities and their weaknesses.
I believe kids shouldn't be taught Shakespeare. They should experience it first by seeing a great production.
I am in a fabulously lucky position in that I get to wear beautiful, beautiful gowns for functions, which I can then give back. That way, they're not sitting in my wardrobe with me looking at them and feeling guilty. I love that, and I think when people have a fabulous function to go to, I'd recommend renting.
You've got to acknowledge what you did wrong and see if you can fix it to the extent possible, and turn the page.
Before a new chapter is begun, the old one has to be finished: tell yourself that what has passed will never come back. _x000D_ Remember that there was a time when you could live without that thing or that person - nothing is irreplaceable, a habit is not a need.
Humanity has experienced many revolutionary changes over the course of history: revolutions in agriculture, in science, industrial production, as well as numerous political revolutions. But these have all been limited to the external aspects of our individual and collective lives.
Our scientists grapple with the difficulties of placing a man on the moon, but the immediately troubling concern of our society is whether men of different races can sit together at a lunch counter.
To exist is to adapt, and if one could not adapt, one died and made room for those who could.
No country in the world can yet say they have achieved gender equality.
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