Misfits Quotes
On the people who never quite fit the mold - and why that's fine.
These quotes speak to being drawn toward misfits rather than away from them, whether that means an actor typecast after one role or someone who feels most at home among institutional outsiders.
Of course there is a danger of typecasting, and since 'Jewel in the Crown' appeared, I have had countless offers to play sadistic policemen and middle-class misfits.
I try to be the fixer of situations and I gravitate to people who are institutional misfits.
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And then the first was The Misfits, which I enjoyed very much, with Marilyn and Gable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does an actor mention being typecast as a misfit?
One quote explains that a single role in 'Jewel in the Crown' led to a flood of later casting calls for cruel officers and out-of-place suburban characters, showing how one part can shape a whole career's casting.
Is 'Misfits' mentioned as a specific show in these quotes?
Yes - one quote praises 'Misfits' specifically for succeeding as a drama-comedy, suggesting the blend of tones suits stories about people who don't fit conventional molds.
Do any of these quotes describe personal identification with misfits?
One quote is direct about it, simply stating a lifelong identification with misfits rather than with more conventional or mainstream figures.
What does it mean to be an 'institutional misfit'?
One quote describes gravitating toward people who don't fit neatly into institutions, framing that instinct as connected to a role of fixing situations rather than avoiding them - see among.
Are misfits generally viewed positively in these quotes?
Mostly, yes - the tone leans toward appreciation rather than judgment, treating misfit status as something worth identifying with rather than a flaw to correct, echoed in themes under danger.
