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That was my one big Hollywood hit, but, in a way, it hurt my picture career. After that, I was typecast as a lion, and t
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"That was my one big Hollywood hit, but, in a way, it hurt my picture career. After that, I was typecast as a lion, and there just weren't many parts for lions"

- Bert Lahr

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Bert Lahr's quote is a reflection on his experience in Hollywood. He attained an excellent success with his one huge Hollywood hit, but it likewise had a negative effect on his career. After his success, he was typecast as a lion, and there were not many roles for lions. This quote shows how success can be a double-edged sword, as it can cause typecasting and limit the roles readily available to an actor. Lahr's quote also speaks to the power of Hollywood to form an actor's profession, as his success in one role led to him being typecast in a certain type of role. Lahr's quote is a pointer of the importance of being open to different functions and not getting too comfy in one type of function.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bert Lahr between August 13, 1895 and December 4, 1967. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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