Famous quote by Brenda Blethyn

The strange thing is that since Ive been offered lots of films I think that maybe they think that Ive sold out to Hollyw

"The strange thing is that since I've been offered lots of films I think that maybe they think that I've sold out to Hollywood. Which is not the case if anybody's listening"

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This quote by Brenda Blethyn talks with the idea that Hollywood can sometimes be seen as an area where stars and also starlets "sell out" in order to get fame and fortune. Blethyn is saying that despite being supplied many movies, she has actually not offered out to Hollywood as well as is still real to her craft. This can be taken a statement of honesty, as Blethyn is stating that she has not jeopardized her worths in order to obtain success. It could likewise be seen as an alerting to various other actors and also actresses, as Blethyn is warning them against offering out to Hollywood in order to obtain fame as well as lot of money. Ultimately, this quote speaks with the suggestion that success in Hollywood does not need to come with the price of one's honesty.

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This quote is written / told by Brenda Blethyn somewhere between February 20, 1946 and today. She was a famous Actress from England. The author also have 23 other quotes.
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