--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I find that I'm just drawn to anything…" description: "\"I find that I'm just drawn to anything that's going to challenge me as an actress. So any time I get a chance to do a little comedy, that's also a nice..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2e/audra-mcdonald-9650_challenges_i-find-that-i-m-just-drawn-to-anything-t_2833028.jpg" --- # I find that I'm just drawn to anything that's going to… ![“I find that I'm just drawn to anything that's going to challenge me as an actress. So any time I get a chance to do a little comedy, that's also a nice change for me. Most of the time people think of me as a dramatic actress and singer. And there's a challenge there because comedy is hard. What do…” quote by Audra McDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2e/audra-mcdonald-9650_challenges_i-find-that-i-m-just-drawn-to-anything-t_2833028.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2e/audra-mcdonald-9650_challenges_i-find-that-i-m-just-drawn-to-anything-t_2833028.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f2e/audra-mcdonald-9650_challenges_i-find-that-i-m-just-drawn-to-anything-t_2833028.jpg) > “I find that I'm just drawn to anything that's going to challenge me as an actress. So any time I get a chance to do a little comedy, that's also a nice change for me. Most of the time people think of me as a dramatic actress and singer. And there's a challenge there because comedy is hard. What do they say? "Dying is easy; comedy is hard."” [Audra McDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/audra-mcdonald/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She seeks challenging roles, especially comedy, to expand her artistic range despite typecasting. **In simple terms:** Seeks challenges, especially comedy. Key Takeaway Pursue diverse roles for growth. Themes career challenge comedy typecasting Mood determined enthusiastic Type inspirational professional When to use this quote - audition preparation - skill development - career planning Key Concepts Artistic versatility performance theory Questions to Reflect On - What draws you to comedy? - How do you overcome typecasting? 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