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I just pick the best roles that are left over, and they usually arent the heterosexual, leading-man, non-drug-addict par
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"I just pick the best roles that are left over, and they usually aren't the heterosexual, leading-man, non-drug-addict parts. And once you get into doing them, people know you do them"

- Peter Sarsgaard

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This quote by Peter Sarsgaard speaks to the difficulty of finding meaningful roles for actors who do not fit the traditional Hollywood mold. He is saying that the best roles that are readily available to him are typically not the normal leading-man roles that are normally associated with heterosexual stars. He likewise discusses that these functions frequently include characters who are drug user. He is recommending that these roles are frequently ignored by other actors, but once he takes them on, individuals recognize him for his work. This quote speaks with the value of representation in Hollywood and the requirement for more diverse functions for stars who do not fit the standard Hollywood mold. It likewise talks to the power of actors to make a difference in the market by taking on functions that are frequently ignored. By doing so, they can assist to create more significant and diverse roles for all stars.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Peter Sarsgaard somewhere between March 7, 1971 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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