Actor Quote by Joanna Lumley
“You can't be vain as an actor. In 'Ab Fab,' we were made up as old women with bald wigs and jowly necks, and we looked fantastic.”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: Absolutely Fabulous, 1992‑1995
Actors must shed vanity and embrace absurd roles, finding confidence in self‑parody and performance art.
In simple terms: Actors should not be vain; embrace funny roles.
Laugh at yourself, stay humble.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theatre auditions
- comedic acting
- improv workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does humor hinder authenticity?
- How to balance humility with artistic ambition?
Self‑parody may limit serious artistic growth.