Famous quote by Fred Ward

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As an actor, its fun to play guys who arent just locked into a male pattern, but a lot of guys youre asked to play are f
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"As an actor, it's fun to play guys who aren't just locked into a male pattern, but a lot of guys you're asked to play are fairly macho and have a certain rigid standard they're living by"

- Fred Ward

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Fred Ward's quote speaks with the happiness of playing characters that are not restricted to standard gender functions. He recommends that a lot of the characters he is asked to play are normally macho and have a certain set of expectations they need to adhere to. This quote indicates that Ward takes pleasure in playing characters that are not bound by these expectations and can check out different elements of masculinity. It is likely that Ward finds these functions more intriguing and difficult, as they allow him to check out various elements of the human experience. By playing characters that are not limited by conventional gender roles, Ward has the ability to bring a distinct point of view to his efficiencies. He is able to check out different aspects of masculinity and challenge the traditional concepts of what it indicates to be a man.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Fred Ward somewhere between December 30, 1942 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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