Sometimes I became so melancholic that I felt all actresses should be spayed so they couldn't have children. It's so very difficult to balance the careers of motherhood and the theater.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Balancing acting careers with motherhood is extremely difficult for women.
- In plain terms
- It is hard to be an actress and a mother at the same time.
- What can you take from it?
- Careers and parenting often conflict for working parents.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance work and family?
- What support do parents need?
Another view
The phrasing is hyperbolic and could offend parents.
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