Quote by Dianne Wiest

I failed to fulfill what should have been an interesting role. I couldn't take their formula and bring what I had, my humor, my ideas, and make it my own.

I failed to fulfill what should have been an interesting rol

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This quote reflects the speaker's regret at their inability to fully embrace their assigned role and bring their own unique contributions to it. They confess that they were unable to inject their own humor and ideas into the predefined formula, implying a missed opportunity for creating something truly interesting. The quote speaks to the importance of personal expression and authenticity in fulfilling any role or task.

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