Gabrielle Rose(I)

She has portrayed a large number of real-life characters, including Elizabeth I, Mary Stuart, and Hitler's favorite photographer, Leni Riefenstahl.

[on pursuing an acting career] You knock firmly on the door and if it opens you walk through. If it doesn't open, don't smash it down - just walk away. It means that this wasn't the right direction for you now. It means there might be something else you need to do ..maybe there is a script you need to write or a class you have to take. Desperation doesn't get you any work so don't try to break that door down. Recognize that closed door for what it is, time to choose a different door... for now.