'Oh, nobody would ever want to know me in Hollywood. I'm far too puffin-faced for that, too weird-looking. No, I think I'll probably stick to telly, if telly'll have me, though I wouldn't mind doing radio plays as well.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels insecure about their appearance for Hollywood but is open to TV and radio work.
- In plain terms
- They think they're too odd for film but might fit TV or radio.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider media where visual appearance matters less.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What strengths can you highlight beyond looks?
- How might different media suit your style?
Another view
Self‑assessment may be overly harsh.
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