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Women and minorities have excelled beautifully in comedy, but very few women are the lead in a drama
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"Women and minorities have excelled beautifully in comedy, but very few women are the lead in a drama"

- Sharon Gless

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This quote by Sharon Gless speaks to the lack of representation of ladies and minorities in the lead roles of dramas. Gless is highlighting the reality that while ladies and minorities have achieved fantastic success in comedy, they are still underrepresented in the lead functions of dramas. This is a reflection of the systemic inequality that exists in the show business, where females and minorities are frequently overlooked for lead functions in dramas. Gless is calling attention to this issue and encouraging more variety in the lead functions of dramas. She is likewise highlighting the success of women and minorities in funny, which is a testament to their skill and hard work. Gless is promoting for more representation of women and minorities in the lead functions of dramas, so that everybody can have the chance to shine.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sharon Gless somewhere between May 31, 1943 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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