Quote by Julia Ormond

It was a fantastic learning experience and OK, I got slammed because I wasn't Audrey Hepburn but you could have predicted that, really, if you'd opened your eyes wide enough.

It was a fantastic learning experience and OK, I got slammed

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on a challenging but valuable learning experience. They acknowledge that despite their efforts, they faced criticism for not meeting the expectations of being comparable to Audrey Hepburn. However, they suggest that this outcome was foreseeable if others had sufficiently observed and recognized the differences between themselves and the iconic actress. Ultimately, the quote implies that the learning gained from this experience outweighs any negative feedback encountered.

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By Julia Ormond

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