Talent Expansion Quotes

My goal as an actor is to grow and try different things.

I had been making films for almost ten years, and the head men at RKO thought of me only in terms of musicals. I found no fault with that, except I just couldn't stand being typed or pigeonholed as only a singing and dancing girl. I wanted to extend my range.

You know Marques Houston, you know I'm a dancer, I'm a singer, but I wouldn't want to do a movie that I'm a dancer and a singer in. I want to do movies that people can take me more seriously in as an actor, because when you're making that transition, it is tough.

I'm just looking for really good projects with varying characters - ones I haven't done before - so I can continue to grow as an actress.

A good role is something that will stretch your abilities and make you go beyond your levels.

I'd love to play more challenging roles, characters that would stretch my comfort zone and imagination.

I think any actor hopes to have variety and range in what they do. Everybody has a certain range, so you take on roles to expand that the best you can... See things a little differently and whatnot.

The goal is always just trying to stretch yourself as an actor.

I never wanted to be like: 'Oh, just because I'm a singer I can be in films now.'

Acting manifested as the primary focus over the years but now I am stirring the pot once again with my voice.