Quote by Lea Michele

I am an unconventional beauty. I grew up in a high school where if you didn't have a nose job and money and if you weren't thin, you weren't cool, popular, beautiful. I was always told that I wasn't pretty enough to be on television.

I am an unconventional beauty. I grew up in a high school wh

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience as an "unconventional beauty" in a society that values conventional ideals of attractiveness. They describe growing up in a high school where appearance, wealth, and conformity determined one's popularity and beauty. Furthermore, they share being repeatedly told that they were not attractive enough to be seen on television. This explanation sheds light on the speaker's personal journey and highlights the societal pressure and narrow definitions of beauty they have encountered.

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