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I don't take roles I can't respect. If I can't find a reason to be respectful of the character, I won't do it because I couldn't do it justice.
Esther Rolle
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"I don't take roles I can't respect. If I can't find a reason to be respectful of the character, I won't do it because I couldn't do it justice."
— Esther Rolle

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I don't take roles I can't respect. If I can't find a reason to be respectful of the character, I won't do it because I couldn't do it justice. — Esther Rolle

About Esther Rolle

Esther Rolle was a Actress from United States (1920–1998).

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Who said "I don't take roles I can't respect. If I can't find a reason to be respectful o…"?
This quote is attributed to Esther Rolle, a Actress from United States.
When did Esther Rolle live?
Esther Rolle lived from 1920 – 1998.