You know, I spend most of my life turning things down. There’s a lot of crap out there.

Meaning of the quote

Bea Arthur, an American actress, explains that she often declines many opportunities that come her way because there are a lot of poor-quality or uninteresting options available. She suggests that she spends a significant portion of her time rejecting things that she does not want to be a part of, implying that she is selective and discerning about the projects and commitments she chooses to accept.

About Bea Arthur

Bea Arthur was an acclaimed American actress, comedienne, and singer who found worldwide fame on television in the 1970s and 1980s for her roles in hit sitcoms like ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Golden Girls.’ She won numerous awards, including Emmys and a Tony, over the course of her illustrious career.

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But that’s one of the nice things about doing a stage show, if something doesn’t work out, you have the luxury of working on it over time.

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I can’t imagine working without and audience.

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No fruit. No veggie.

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After being in the business for such a long time, I’ve done everything but rodeo and porno.

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