The studio people want me to do 'Good-bye Charlie' for the movies, but I'm not going to do it. I don't like the idea of playing a man in a woman's body - you know? It just doesn't seem feminine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She refuses roles that contradict her sense of femininity, like playing a man in a woman's body.
- In plain terms
- She will not do roles that do not feel feminine.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity matters more than career opportunities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you choose projects?
- Where is the line for authenticity?
Another view
It suggests femininity cannot be explored through cross-gender roles.
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