Quote by Ellen Barkin

It is clear I was never the Pretty Girl. I had my two front teeth knocked out when I was 10 and didn't fix them until I was 19. I have a crooked smile and a nose that looks like it's been broken 12 times but never has been. My nose was always red, so people called me Rudolph. My whole face is off-center.

It is clear I was never the Pretty Girl. I had my two front

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects upon their physical appearance and acknowledges that they do not fit into society's conventional standards of beauty. They describe their dental issues, crooked smile, and a nose that appears to have been broken numerous times. The speaker reveals having been taunted and labeled as "Rudolph" due to a consistently red nose. The quote highlights the speaker's acceptance of their unconventional features and their recognition that they have never been considered conventionally attractive.

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By Ellen Barkin

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