I'm a failure as a woman. My men expect so much of me, because of the image they've made of me - and that I've made of myself - as a sex symbol. They expect bells to ring and whistles to whistle, but my anatomy is the same as any other woman's and I can't live up to it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She feels unable to meet the unrealistic expectations created by her sex symbol image.
- In plain terms
- The image others have of me does not match who I really am.
- What can you take from it?
- Public image can create unfulfillable personal expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does public image affect private life?
- Can you separate yourself from your work?
Another view
It places blame on the audience rather than the industry creating the image.
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