Esther Rolle Quotes

I don't take roles I can't respect. If I can't find a reason to be respectful of the character, I won't do it because I couldn't do it justice.

Esther Rolle

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• Reason
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• I don't take roles I can't respect. If I can't find a reason to be respectful of the character, I won't do it because I couldn't do it justice.

  

  Esther Rolle
  • Character
  • Respect
  • Reason