"Being an actor myself I realize that all actors believe they are qualified to play any role. If you showed me a script with a black woman character I would tell you that I could do it. That is what we do. We act as if we are someone else"

This quote by Richard Masur speaks to the self-confidence and adaptability of stars. He is stating that stars believe they are capable of playing any role, regardless of their own identity. He is also stating that actors have the ability to take on the identity of another person, which is a key part of their task. This quote talks to the power of acting and the ability of actors to change themselves into any character. It also speaks with the value of representation in the media, as actors must be able to play any role no matter their own identity. This quote is a tip of the value of variety in the media and the power of stars to bring characters to life.