Quote by Ellen Barkin
Skinniness is not your friend when you're over 40. I'd like to gain a good 10 pounds, but I did always have a fat, round face that plagued me when I was young. When I started to make movies, I couldn't look at myself.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that being extremely thin is not favorable for individuals over the age of 40. They express a desire to gain about 10 pounds in weight. However, they mention that they had a fuller face in their youth, which caused them distress. The speaker recalls how their self-perception was negatively impacted when they began working in the movie industry, unable to handle seeing themselves on screen.
Topics
Movies
By Ellen Barkin