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The quote says that supporting roles can feel limiting because they do not let someone show all sides of themselves. It suggests a wish for more room to fully express personality and range. It also implies that being important to a story is not the same as having enough depth to be fully seen.
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Originally said in English.
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About Harry Dean Stanton
American actor and musician
Harry Dean Stanton was an American actor and musician whose career stretched across more than six decades. He appeared in 114 quotes on the site and is remembered for a long run of supporting film roles, along with a few rare leading parts. His screen credits include Cool Hand Luke, Kelly's Heroes, The Godfather Part II, Alien, Escape from New York, Repo Man, Wild at Heart, The Straight Story, The Green Mile, Rango, The Avengers and Seven Psychopaths. He also took lead roles in Paris, Texas and Lucky, marking the exceptions in a career built largely on character work.
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