Boys Quote by Olivia Williams
“I am a pathetic and gushing Nick Hornby fan, and I wanted to be in High Fidelity, and I wanted to be in About A Boy, and those two directors - one who's a dear friend, and one who has never cast me in anything, despite my pleading... So there was another Nick Hornby script going around being cast by a friend of mine, and she said, "There's a very small role in it, but you'd be right for it." I was like "I don't care how small, I'm going to be in this Nick Hornby film."”
About This Quote
A passionate desire to appear in any film adaptation of Nick Hornby’s work, regardless of role size, driven by admiration for the author and personal connections.
In simple terms: Obsessive pursuit of a dream role.
Key Takeaway
Passion overrides role size.
Themes
Admiration
Persistence
Career ambition
Networking
Artistic fidelity
Mood
Determined
Nostalgic
Hopeful
Type
Anecdote
Career aspiration
Personal testimony
When to use this quote
- Auditioning for a small part
- Seeking roles through friends
- Desire to be part of beloved stories
- Accepting any screen time
- Pursuing personal artistic goals
Key Concepts
Film adaptation
Nick Hornby
Casting dynamics
Friendship influence
Practical Applications
- Accept any role to build résumé
- Leverage personal networks for casting
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever accept a role solely for the association?
- How far would you go for a dream project?
