Quotes of: Important-role Keyword

I talked about the barriers created by monopolies. I said that it was the role of government to break up these monopolies and that we couldn't do it alone.

Joichi Ito

Politics is politics; art is art. If you play a political role, you have to stop being an artist.

Youssou N'Dour

I was never the 'babe,' so I knew I'd never get those big roles. I'd always be the best friend or the quirky sidekick.

Joan Cusack

There is a sense of call to take leadership roles. You're serving people and submitting to God as best you can.

Richard Foster

As a black actress, all I was offered in British film was the best friend role, whereas in TV I was offered a whole spectrum of parts.

Sophie Okonedo

The most exciting acting tends to happen in roles you never thought you could play.

John Lithgow

I'm drawn to roles that have real substance, that aren't just the victim or the teenage girl or the girlfriend.

Lily Collins

I am honoured and excited to be taking on the role of chairman of the British Fashion Council.

Natalie Massenet

Today's films are so technological that an actor becomes starved for roles that deal with human relationships.

Natalie Wood

The role of a clown and a physician are the same - it's to elevate the possible and to relieve suffering.

Patch Adams

I'd my own insecurities while portraying the role of James Bond.

Pierce Brosnan

Lead roles are fun, but I'm especially happy other, more colorful supporting stuff has come along.

Paul Giamatti

With videos, I find I'm better off if I'm playing a role inside of it. The more you do it, the more you understand it.

Rodney Atkins

A lot of straight actors are actively searching for gay roles because it is something different to do.

Rupert Everett

I am not an angry guy. It's just the roles I do that impact my personality.

Randeep Hooda

I remember I was like five or six years old; I played the devil. That was my first role.

Raul Julia

As soon as I became proactive in producing my own stuff, I started getting other roles.

Ray Liotta

I want to get away from the high school thing and do other types of roles.

Shannon Elizabeth

My objective was to have as varied a selection of roles as possible. It probably did hurt my career.

Stacy Keach

Um, I think every role, whether in TV or film, has a part in building a career and relationships.

Stana Katic

Erica Kane was a spectacular role for any actress to play, and I felt so lucky to be the one who got to do it.

Susan Lucci