I haven’t wanted to play a mother for a long time because I am one.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that Frances McDormand, an American actress, has not wanted to play the role of a mother for a while because she is already a mother in real life. She feels that she can relate to the experience of being a mother more directly, so she doesn't feel the need to portray that role on screen.
About Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand is an acclaimed American actress and producer who has won numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards, two Emmys, and a Tony Award. She is known for her roles in independent films and has appeared in several Coen brothers movies. Her worldwide box office gross exceeds $2.2 billion, and she is one of the few performers to achieve the “Triple Crown of Acting.”
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I like hard rock, and classic rock, and even metal.
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The only power you have is the word no.
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Certainly, a lot of the films I’ve worked on have ended up good movies, but they haven’t always been the best experiences.
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I am an ordinary person.
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I never trusted good-looking boys.
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