I don't necessarily want to always play the leading man - I'd like to shave my head and sew my eyeballs shut. (1988)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a willingness to play unconventional or physically altered roles rather than standard leading man parts.
- In plain terms
- He prefers weird roles over typical leading man roles.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose roles that challenge you, not just comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is comfort the enemy of art?
- What makes a role interesting?
Another view
Mainstream roles often offer more stability.
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