Quote by Julie Burchill

These women whose antics we smirk at good-naturedly in the pap-traps put themselves out there at least partly on their beauty they are in showbiz, and showing what they've got is part of their business as much as it is for male show-ponies from the Chippendales to George Clooney.

These women whose antics we smirk at good-naturedly in the p

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This quote suggests that women in showbiz rely on their beauty as a part of their professional image, just like male entertainers such as the Chippendales or George Clooney. It implies that their decision to showcase their physical appearance is a strategic move to succeed in the industry. The quote also acknowledges the tendency to mock and judge these women for their actions, but emphasizes that their self-presentation is a calculated element of their business strategy.

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