So apparently Jonnhy Depp has shown interest in portraying Carol Channing in a film…and this is what the legendary actress had to say in response.
“It is not a new concept to me. Not at all. Men have been imitating me for as long as I can remember. In fact, most of the impersonations I have seen have had a five o’clock shadow. I imagine, when or if Johnny should portray me, he will succeed. Because a true artist, such as himself, is one who loves his or her creation and therefore represents their honest view of that which they are creating. I think he is a gifted performer and I would be very proud, as well as interested in seeing what his vision of me would be. Johnny is someone I would very much like to help me and my foundation to bring the Arts back into the the public school system in America.”
I’d have to agree 100% with Missus Channin. A true artist, such as Johnny, is one of the few actors of this generation(along with Cate Blanchett ,Kate Winslet,Daniel Day Lewis,Penelope Cruz…) who love his or her creation and therefore represents their honest view of that which they are creating.
I tilt my top hat to you Ms.Channing! Perfectly put.
