Quote by Octavia Spencer

I think it's actually a misperception that I am a comedic actress. I do more drama than comedy but very little of it has been seen. When you are in big funny movies and they do well and your little part in it kind of explodes people perceive you as a comedian.

I think it's actually a misperception that I am a comedic ac

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In this quote, the speaker acknowledges the misconception of being seen primarily as a comedic actress. Despite having a larger body of work in dramas, the popularity of their roles in successful comedies has overshadowed their other performances. The speaker points out that the perception of them as a comedian is largely due to the visibility of their comedic roles, despite the fact that their dramatic work remains largely unseen by the public.

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