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Depicted Quotes

On being seen, or not, on screen.

One speaker recalls accepting as a kid that their nationality simply wasn't shown on TV or in film, while another counts themselves among the many LGBTQ fans hoping to finally see their relationships portrayed. See our American quotes for related reflections.

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As a fan of the franchise, I count myself among the countless LGBTQ fans who have longed to see themselves and our relationships depicted on 'Star Trek.'

Quotes by Wilson Cruz

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I grew up accepting that my nationality was not depicted on TV or film. To be honest, it was something I didn't acknowledge as a kid. But once I realized my love for acting and the possibility of pursuing a...

Quotes by Vincent Rodriguez III

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If you look at 1983, the film of the year was 'Terms of Endearment.' 'Scarface' was lumped in under the gratuitously violent banner. I mean, we knew it was violent, that it depicted a violent time and place. But it...

Quotes by Steven Bauer

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My life is not as dramatic as it is depicted in the shows. I am not at all submissive. I am free-spirited.

Quotes by Sriti Jha

Ale Quotes

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The Western media has depicted the Afghan woman as a helpless, weak individual. I have said it before, and I shall repeat it: The Afghan woman is strong. The Afghan woman is resourceful. The Afghan woman is resilient.

Quotes by Rula Ghani

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Of course I do not regret the Bond days, I regret that sadly heroes in general are depicted with guns in their hands, and to tell the truth I have always hated guns and what they represent.

Quotes by Roger Moore

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The third note in a chord is what depicts whether it's major or minor. Rhythm and Blues hardly ever uses it because it means that the melody is free to move between major and minor because you're not clashing with...

Quotes by Robert Palmer

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But it is true that sometimes an enveloping darkness aids one to clearer vision; as in a panorama building, for example, where the obscurity about the entrance prepares one better for the climax, and gives the scene depicted a more...

Quotes by Pierre Loti

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I cannot believe that violence depicted onscreen actually causes people to act out violently. That's oversimplifying the issue. If somebody commits a violent act after seeing violence in a movie, I think the question that needs to be asked is:...

Quotes by Park Chan-wook

American Quotes

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When I got large enough to go to work, while employed I was reflecting on many things that would present themselves to my imagination; and whenever an opportunity occurred of looking at a book, when the school-children were getting their...

Quotes by Nat Turner

A third notes that split-up families and divorce are common in real life yet seldom shown honestly on screen. Continue with Believe quotes for more on identity and perception.