In comparison to other women in the world, perhaps I'm seen as smaller. But I've never had a problem thinking of myself as a large woman.
Frances McdormandRead
I'm not an actor because I want my picture taken. I'm an actor because I want to be part of the human exchange.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the idea that acting is about deeper human connections rather than seeking fame.
Frances McDormand emphasizes that being an actor is not driven by the desire for recognition or to have one's image captured, but rather to actively participate in the intricate web of human interactions and emotions. This perspective highlights the art of acting as a profound means of storytelling and connection, where the focus is on shared experiences and understanding among people.
Themes
ActingHumanityConnectionArtPerformance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at an awards ceremony to celebrate actors who focus on storytelling.
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My feminist training was that this was your goal, to be a self-sufficient woman, but that is a miscalculation. It's just not the way we work. We work in dialogue with the community.
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