Being Quote by Gyles Brandreth
“Not only did I cross-dress at 10, playing Rosalind in 'As You Like It,' I also found myself in a cross-dressed part at 60, when I played Lady Bracknell in 'The Importance of Being Earnest.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, "The Book Club", 2015
The speaker highlights a lifelong comfort with gender-bending roles, showing personal growth and theatrical versatility across decades.
In simple terms: Comfort with gender-bending roles across life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace roles that defy expectations.
Themes
theatre
identity
humor
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
anecdotal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school play
- community theatre
- professional stage
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
gender performance
self‑acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does early exposure shape later confidence?
- What risks arise when challenging gender norms?
A Different Perspective
May face typecasting or audience bias.
![“LADY BRACKNELL. May I ask if it is in this house that your invalid friend Mr. Bunbury resides? ALGERNON. [Stammering.] Oh! No! Bunbury doesn't live here. Bunbury is somewhere else at present. In fact, Bunbury is dead, LADY BRACKNELL. Dead! When did Mr. Bunbury die? His death must have been…” quote by Oscar Wilde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5e3/oscar-wilde-16_friendship_lady-bracknell-may-i-ask-if-it-is-in-thi_1205725.jpg)
![“LADY BRACKNELL. [Rising and drawing herself up.] You must be quite aware that what you propose is out of the question. JACK. Then a passionate celibacy is all that any of us can look forward to.” quote by Oscar Wilde](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aed/oscar-wilde-16_lady-bracknell_lady-bracknell-rising-and-drawing-hersel_1006053.jpg)
