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In my fantasies, I always wanted to play the ingenue, but in reality, in my bones, I am so used to playing the grandmoth
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"In my fantasies, I always wanted to play the ingenue, but in reality, in my bones, I am so used to playing the grandmother that I don't feel safe or even sure that I can do it"

- Camryn Manheim

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This quote by Camryn Manheim talks to the idea of being comfy in one's own skin. She is expressing the concept that while she might have fantasized about playing the ingenue, or the young, naive character, she is more comfortable playing the grandma. This speaks with the concept that she is more comfy in her own skin and in her own life experience. She is revealing that she is uncertain if she can play the ingenue, as she is so used to playing the grandma. This quote speaks to the idea that it is important to be comfy in one's own skin and to be positive in one's own capabilities. It is very important to be able to step outside of one's convenience zone and try something brand-new, however it is likewise important to be comfortable in one's own skin and to be positive in one's own abilities.

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Camryn Manheim This quote is written / told by Camryn Manheim somewhere between March 8, 1961 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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