I am an ordinary person.
Meaning of the quote
'I am an ordinary person.' This quote means that the actress Frances McDormand sees herself as a regular person, not someone special or different from others. She doesn't think of herself as more important or better than anyone else. Even though she is famous, she still feels like a normal, everyday person.
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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I haven’t wanted to play a mother for a long time because I am one.
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The only power you have is the word no.
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I never trusted good-looking boys.
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