In Torch Song, I did that character almost non-stop from 1978 until I made the movie in 1987. Then I had some failure, which also colors how you react to doing other things.

Summary

This quote refers to the actor's experience of playing a particular character named Torch Song in a continuous manner from 1978 until the release of the movie based on the character in 1987. The quote suggests that this prolonged engagement with a specific role, followed by subsequent failures, influences how the actor approaches and reacts to new acting opportunities. It implies that previous experiences, both successes, and failures, can shape an actor's mindset and impact their future performances and choices.

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