I don't need drugs. I am drugs.
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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.
I don't need drugs. I am drugs.
Music really isn’t supposed to be perfect. It’s all about people relating to each other and doing something that’s really from the soul. It must come from the soul.
I think 2-D animation disappeared from Disney because they made so many uninteresting films. They became very conservative in the way they created them. It's too bad. I thought 2-D and 3-D could coexist happily.
Movies in Hollywood now, for the past 20 or 30 years, are made mainly by lawyers or agents.
The worst thing you can do is censor yourself as the pencil hits the paper. You must not edit until you get it all on paper. If you can put everything down, stream-of-consciousness, you'll do yourself a service.
I always say that music is a small drop in the ocean of life. I was told a long time ago that your horn, or whatever instrument you play, is a means to be in the world.
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