Actors work and slave-and it is the color of your hair that can determine your fate in the end.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hard work in acting is common, but superficial traits can decide outcomes.
- In plain terms
- Actors work hard, but looks like hair color can decide their fate.
- What can you take from it?
- Appearance can override effort in some industries.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does appearance matter more than skill in your field?
- How do you cope with unfair criteria?
Another view
It overstates the role of looks versus talent in all cases.
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