So many roles for women demand that you make the audience fall in love with you or sympathise with you.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that many female actors have to make the audience either love them or feel bad for them in their roles. The audience has to either admire the character or feel sorry for them. The actress has to be able to make the audience connect with the character in a strong way, whether it's through love or sympathy.
About Felicity Kendal
Felicity Kendal is an acclaimed English actress with a career spanning over 70 years. Best known for her role as Barbara Good in the television series The Good Life, she has also appeared in numerous stage productions and other TV shows. Her family’s involvement in theatre in India during her childhood has also influenced her acting career.
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