Quote by Laurence Fishburne

I've played a lot of bad guys, 'cause that was the only work I could get. People saw my face and went Oooh.

I've played a lot of bad guys, 'cause that was the only work

Summary

This quote reflects the experience of someone who has often been typecast as a villain in acting roles. Due to their distinct appearance or the impressions they evoke, this individual has repeatedly been offered roles as 'bad guys', as that was the only available work they could secure. The quote suggests that the actor's appearance carries a certain quality or aura that instantly makes people associate them with characters on the darker side of the spectrum.

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By Laurence Fishburne

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