Business Quote by Judy Norton
“I want to stay in show business; if show business will have me. Still I'd like people to know that I can do something without wearing bib overalls.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Business of Acting, 1998
She wishes to succeed in entertainment on her own merits, not through stereotypical roles.
In simple terms: Want success based on talent, not image.
Key Takeaway
Focus on skill, not appearance.
Themes
ambition
identity
entertainment
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
career
When to use this quote
- audition preparation
- career planning
- public image management
Key Concepts
self‑determination
image politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you showcase talent beyond appearance?
- What strategies counter typecasting?
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