Failure Quote by Lights

I don't set out to write female lead shows, necessarily. I like deeply flawed characters. When they come to me, or when I'm introduced…

— Jenji Kohan

It's hard to find female leads that are flawed and interesting and dynamic.

— Rashida Jones

I think it's great to be able to play these strong female leads but that are multi-dimensional and that people can identify with.

— Simone Missick

Strong female leads are important.

— Chris Hemsworth

I guess the characters I play may be at the more destructive edge of the spectrum, more damaged or whatever, but I find a…

— Lili Taylor

I like portraying women of character in my books. Women who exhibit loyalty and courage.

— Sudha Murty

I think I'm drawn to female characters partly because they don't have as easy or as obvious a relationship to power in society, and…

— Todd Haynes

I like strong female characters. I try to write them as role models for young girls.

— L. J. Smith

I do see a lot of roles that are, like, the girlfriend or the love interest or the girl next door. Maybe not totally…

— Natalia Dyer

It's so rare that you actually get to find a really well-written female lead.

— Emily Rose

Looks and age determine whether you play leading ladies or characters. And I'm very happy playing character parts.

— Agnes Moorehead

The characters I tend to play are a little more interesting than the standard heroes. Romantic leads can be a little more straightforward, I…

— Iwan Rheon