Quote by Leelee Sobieski

I did try to get a few of those teen high-school movies, but they just didn't like me. I guess I wasn't a certain type.

I did try to get a few of those teen high-school movies, but

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's attempt to secure roles in teen high-school movies and their experience of not being successful. They attribute their lack of success to not fitting a specific type that the casting directors were looking for. It highlights the challenging nature of the entertainment industry, where often the desired image or certain qualities are prioritized over one's talent or capabilities. The quote implies a sense of disappointment and suggests that not being a part of a certain type can limit opportunities in certain genres or roles.

By Leelee Sobieski

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