I was very obsessed with Ruth Gordon. I really didn't foresee me having any type of career as a leading lady at all because it was just blonds. I just wasn't the type - I was told that by casting… — Winona Ryder Copy Share Image
![“I was very obsessed with Ruth Gordon. I really didn't foresee me having any type of career as a leading lady at all because it was just blonds. I just wasn't the type - I was told that by casting directors. I auditioned for Running on Empty [1988] and The Mosquito Coast [1986], and Martha Plimpton…” quote by Winona Ryder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b0c/winona-ryder-1469_careers_i-was-very-obsessed-with-ruth-gordon-i-r_1896160.jpg)