'As a woman, you have to choose between your fanny or your face. I chose my face.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prioritized her career and public image over natural physical attributes.
- In plain terms
- She chose to look good over having a specific body shape.
- What can you take from it?
- Public image can dictate personal choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you willing to sacrifice for your career?
- How does society judge women's appearances?
Another view
It frames women's bodies as commodities subject to public scrutiny.
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