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I was asked to be in Vogue but I said no. I didnt want to advertise make-up. I didnt want to be seen as a sex symbol
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"I was asked to be in Vogue but I said no. I didn't want to advertise make-up. I didn't want to be seen as a sex symbol"

- Francesca Annis

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This quote by Francesca Annis talks to her commitment to her craft and her rejection to be pigeonholed into a particular role. She was asked to be in Vogue, a magazine that is often connected with glamour and beauty, but she picked to decrease the offer. She did not want to be seen as a sex symbol or to be used to market cosmetics. This speaks to her desire to be taken seriously as an actress and to be seen for her skill instead of her appearances. It also reveals her dedication to her craft and her refusal to be typecast. She wished to be viewed as an artist and not just a pretty face. This quote is a testimony to her strength of character and her commitment to her craft.
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England Flag This quote is written / told by Francesca Annis somewhere between May 14, 1944 and today. She was a famous Actress from England. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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