When women get great roles in life, they start to get great roles in films and TV. Look at Janet Reno, Madeleine Albright, and Mrs. Thatcher. Because those images are coming at us in life, they are reflected in acting.
However you envisage your role in life, all you can do is perform it as best you can.
No role in life is more important than to be a good mother.
My role in life is that of the grain of sand to the oyster-it irritates the oyster and out comes a pearl.
The world wants to assign you a role in life. And once you accept that role you are doomed.