"There's a whole language out there, and one's role as a writer is to stumble around in it."
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"In recent times it just seems that women have been relegated to either romantic roles or fluff pieces. So the appeal, for me, is to make a picture about a real woman."
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"The role of the comedian is to say 'Wait a minute' when a consensus starts to form."
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"There is a large element of me in every role I do."
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"Intuitive powers played a central role in my scientific work, not wild speculation, yet a valued resource when no other approach was available."
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"I love it when you ask actors, 'What are you Doing now?' and they say 'I'm between roles'. To be living 'life between roles' that's my favorite"
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"Every person that steps up and commits to social change helps solidify the black movement cause. It is not easy for those who fill in the leader role."
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"This role is more visible, and I grew up without a lot of that sort of modeling so I'm relieved and proud to have done this film."
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"One of the interesting things is, the most gifted people, the biggest people, have no problem taking small roles."
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"You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there."
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"In a way, a lot of my work is in the re-writing once it is cast, as I adapt to the rhythms of how the roles are played out by the actors."
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"I'd like now and into the future to play a bigger role not only in Wisconsin and the Midwest, but nationally. I'd like to have an impact."
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"But I'm attracted to roles where I get to really go in and explore a character."
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"The role of a retired person is no longer to possess one."
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"The role of the intelligence - that part of us which affirms and denies and formulates opinions is merely to submit."
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"Historically, the family has played the primary role in educating children for life, with the school providing supplemental scaffolding to the family."
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"Storytelling is an ancient and honorable act. An essential role to play in the community or tribe. It's one that I embrace wholeheartedly and have been fortunate enough to be rewarded for."
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"As an actor, you're supposed to be able to form yourself into different characters and different roles. It's a transformation, and it is awesome."
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"I became the stage for the great argument between Nietzsche and Rousseau. I was the extra ready to take on all the roles."
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"I have always had trouble recognizing myself in the features of the intellectual playing his political role according to the screenplay that you are familiar with and whose heritage deserves to be questioned."
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