Quote by Carolyn Murphy

I never thought I'd make the pages of 'Sports Illustrated,' because I've always been skinny.

I never thought I'd make the pages of 'Sports Illustrated,'

Summary

The speaker expresses their disbelief at being featured in 'Sports Illustrated' because they have always been slender. This quote likely highlights the common perception that sports magazine covers predominantly feature individuals with muscular or athletic builds, whereas the speaker's body type is typically considered undesirable in the realm of sports. It emphasizes the speaker's surprise and the societal expectation that only certain types of bodies are showcased in such publications.

By Carolyn Murphy

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