If you turn down work because you are frightened of getting typecast, you’ll never do anything good.

Meaning of the quote

If you refuse to take a job because you're worried that people will see you as only being able to do one type of character, you'll never get the chance to show how talented you really are. You have to be willing to take risks and try new things if you want to become a great actor.

About Colin Baker

Colin Baker is an English actor best known for playing the sixth incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running science fiction television series Doctor Who. He also had a role in the BBC drama series The Brothers. Despite some controversy during his tenure as the Doctor, Baker’s performances in audio plays have been well received by fans.

More about the author