Big Quote by Roger Rees
“You may be modest and un-egotistical in your life; I'm quite ordinary. But I play big egotistical parts.”
About This Quote
One can be modest in life yet enjoy playing grand, egotistical roles.
In simple terms: Modesty in self, flamboyance in performance.
Key Takeaway
Balance humility with expressive creativity.
Themes
identity
performance
humility
Mood
playful
confident
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theatre
- public speaking
- creative arts
Key Concepts
role‑playing
self‑expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile modest self‑view with bold roles?
- What benefits come from playing larger‑than‑life characters?
A Different Perspective
Egotism may clash with modesty.
![“I want[ed] to make a show of really big pictures, because you see male artists doing it all the time. It just seemed like such a big egotistical thing. I thought, 'I don't know that many women that really do that… Damn it, I'm gonna do that-make this really big picture.'” quote by Cindy Sherman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b1/cindy-sherman-11074_art_i-want-ed-to-make-a-show-of-really-big-p_647387.jpg)
