Every part I’ve done has been for one reason or another-money, or the part, or the director, or the location. I’d like to get one thing that’s all of those combined.

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In this quote, Joan Severance, an American actress, is saying that the roles she has taken in the past were based on various factors like money, the character itself, the director, or the filming location. However, she would like to find a role that combines all of these elements into one, rather than having to choose between them.

About Joan Severance

Joan Marie Severance is an American actress and former fashion model. She was born on December 23, 1958 and has had a successful career in both modeling and acting, appearing in various films and TV shows over the years.

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You can take charge, kick ass, do whatever you have to do and it’s okay. You can blow people up. These are things that are okay for cartoon characters to do.

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I did commercials since I was 16, and that’s kind of acting, depending on what you’re selling.

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There are three rape scenes that I’ve had to act in, and none of them have gotten to film. I don’t think it’s something that should be promoted in any way.

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I really think the mind of someone who hasn’t been welded into place by their work or studios or actors or this whole society is a wonderful mind to work with, so I’d like to do a big picture with an unknown director.

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I now have a plan – I haven’t had a plan up until this year.

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When you’re dead weight, in the right position, you win. And in reality, you wouldn’t see someone my size kicking seven martial arts experts and winning.

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Wearing this kind of costume is not something I fantasize about. It’s not natural, it’s not comfortable. I don’t see myself as this. But it gives you dramatic license to do almost anything when you’re dressed as a bug.

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Every part I’ve done has been for one reason or another-money, or the part, or the director, or the location. I’d like to get one thing that’s all of those combined.

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I don’t think I’d want to sit down and listen to people’s stories all day long.

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I was watching something the other day which started out with five guys walking towards you and one woman, and there you go-it’s still being dominated by the male society.

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I hope they make a show like M*A*S*H, which dealt with a lot of difficult subject matter but was very funny.

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I want good and different parts, different from what I’ve done.

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I definitely feel, when I’m wearing the costume, that I could scare people and hurt them.

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