Costumes Quote by Ian Astbury
“I think the thing that would interest me would be to appear in a period piece where you'd get to dress in an elaborate costume and say nothing but just look fabulous and have a fancy role.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Musician Discussion, 2022
The speaker wishes to act in a period drama, focusing on visual splendor and a glamorous, silent role rather than dialogue.
In simple terms: Desires a stylish, silent acting role.
Key Takeaway
Seek roles that emphasize visual impact.
Themes
art
performance
history
identity
celebrity
Mood
playful
aspirational
Type
creative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theatre
- film
- fashion photography
- runway shows
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
costume design
nonverbal expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a silent role convey that dialogue cannot?
- How does costume influence audience perception?
A Different Perspective
May limit depth of character development.
![“Making this movie as a period piece about a period that was very recent in people's minds. I was in Taiwan [during the 1970s], so I hope I did all right. Otherwise, it could be the biggest embarrassment of my life. Also, the story is not linear, it's patchy, like a cubist painting, and there is…” quote by Ang Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/69b/ang-lee-2496_core_making-this-movie-as-a-period-piece-abou_796900.jpg)
![“Shigure Sohma: [got Tohru a maid costume for White Day] I can't wait to for her to call me master while wearing this. Hatsuharu Sohma: Just don't get arrested, okay?” quote by Natsuki Takaya](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f2b/natsuki-takaya-2962_call-me_shigure-sohma-got-tohru-a-maid-costume-f_21416.jpg)
