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What I have come to realize over the twenty years when I have worked in different roles as a legislator is that no legislation is as good as the enforcement of it.

Of course I am happy to play in any of the attacking roles, but for me, where I can score the most goals is down the middle.

The 1890s was a decade when life began to change in urban America. Modern conveniences that we now take for granted came into use; women's roles became less restrictive; and San Francisco, a port city with influences from all over the world, was a lively place in which to reside.

In any film, there are 10 male roles for 1 female role, especially in the action films. They're heavy with the guys.

I'm just a pack mule. I've played leads and I've played character roles. Any actress in Hollywood will tell you as your age climbs, the leads thin.

I am a known actor who wants to challenge himself in difficult roles. I am not a star but an actor, so I am always looking for strong scripts and strong roles.

I knew I am not star material. I cannot sing or dance, nor am I good for action. I can only perform for which strong, diverse roles are needed.

There never were any roles for my kind of acting. That's the story of my life.

The kind of films and roles I do were never in competition with any star kid. Their aspirations are completely different.

I love playing strong power-oriented roles.

It's a blessing that I get to play such diverse roles.

I have been lucky makers have allowed me to experiment with my roles.

If I had chosen to act only as a heroine then I would have disappeared from the scene long ago. So, I decided to take up comedienne roles, so I survived in the industry for nearly five decades.

When Kamal Haasan did 'Nayakan,' he had done a few roles that had him aged and demanded a lot of commitment from. He was already a veteran and a master.

I am keen to do roles that are down-to-earth, appealing, and sensitive.

I don't plan my roles or my films.

I never got the right kind of roles.

In an industry full of nepotism, I have made a mark. These star children get big breaks and plum roles. I have managed to create an impact and I am happy about the fact.

I don't want to do loud roles. I want to play some realistic characters.

As I got to about 9/10 years old I started to see roles on television that I wanted to play like a police officer in 'The Bill' or be a part of the 'Goodness Gracious Me Family' which I think further fuelled the desire to do this professionally.

But there are still so many other roles that I would love to play, and hopefully I'm in a position after 'Doctor Who' to be a bit choosier about which ones I do. I want to play Wonder Woman.