We are too quick to put labels on things. It is my profession. I get up and paint. Everyone wants to put a label on it, but I am a free spirit, so I fight against that.
Meaning of the quote
Geoffrey Holder, the Trinidadian actor, explains that people often try to put labels or categories on things too quickly. He says that even though painting is his job, he doesn't like being labeled or put into a box. He considers himself a free spirit, so he doesn't want others to decide what he is or what he should do. He wants to be able to do his work freely, without being forced into a certain category.
About Geoffrey Holder
Geoffrey Holder was a talented Trinidadian-American who had a diverse career, from acting and dancing to directing and advertising. He was known for his roles in films like Live and Let Die and his work as the 7 Up pitchman.
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We are too quick to put labels on things. It is my profession. I get up and paint. Everyone wants to put a label on it, but I am a free spirit, so I fight against that.
Trinidadian-American actor and dancer (1930-2014)