You take the Monroes and the Terry Moores, and you know just what you're going to get every time. With Audrey it's kind of unpredictable. She's like a good tennis player - she varies her shots.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hepburn notes her career choices were unpredictable compared to other actresses of her time.
- In plain terms
- Her work was varied and hard to predict.
- What can you take from it?
- Unpredictability can be a strength in art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is unpredictability better than consistency in art?
Another view
It simplifies the business reasons behind role selection.
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