In Hollywood a girl's virtue is much less important than her hairdo. You're judged by how you look, not by what you are. Hollywood's a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for kiss, and fifty cents for your soul. I know, because I turned down the first offer often enough and held out for the fifty.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hollywood values appearance over character, suggesting superficial judgments prevail. The quote criticizes transactional relationships where authenticity is undervalued.
- In plain terms
- Looks matter more than substance in this industry, and people sell pieces of themselves for money.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity costs more than compliance, but it preserves your soul.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you sell your soul for?
- Is appearance really less important than talent?
Another view
It generalizes Hollywood without acknowledging those who succeed while staying true.
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