'I've always thought Prince Charming in Cinderella was the most boring role; I'd rather be the Wicked Witch.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He prefers playing villains over traditional heroes because he finds standard heroic roles less engaging.
- In plain terms
- He would rather play a villain than a boring hero.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose roles that challenge you rather than safe, standard ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What kind of role excites you most?
Another view
Heroes can also be complex if written well.
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