I don’t think I’m a follower, frankly.
Meaning of the quote
Rachel True is saying that she doesn't see herself as someone who just follows what others do. She's her own person and makes her own choices, without simply going along with the crowd. She's confident in being independent and not just doing what everyone else is doing.
About Rachel True
Rachel True is an American actress best known for her roles in films like The Craft, Nowhere, and Half Baked. She also played Mona Thorne on the TV sitcom Half & Half from 2002 to 2006. Her acting career has spanned over two decades, showcasing her versatility and talent in both film and television.
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So now I feel I’m lucky in the respect that I can sort of pick a little more carefully, which is tricky because as a black actress, there aren’t that many roles to pick from.
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Even befor doing this film, I’ve always been interested in mythology.
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And I can relate to that, because I went to an all white school, so I knew what that was like. And it was hard at the time, but anything that’s difficult you learn from, don’t you?
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If you’re fortunate enough, you get to a position where you can be a little pickier about your roles.
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We filmed one scene on the beach and there was definitely weird energy around, and we were followed around by a white owl to several different locations, and little things like that, or certain mishaps would happen and you’d have to wonder what that was about.
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Which is not to discount everything I’ve done in my past; everything I have learned tremendously from.
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That’s double-edged: it’s amazing that they’re bringing me in and showing people new ideas, and at the same time it’s a little hard because seventy percent of the time or even higher I’m not going to get those roles.
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I’m actually developing a project so that I can have a lead.
American actress
I don’t think I’m a follower, frankly.
American actress