I think they look upon me as an old child, because I’m so little.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that Estelle Getty felt people saw her as a mature, experienced person despite her small physical stature. They may have treated her like a child because of her size, even though she was a grown-up actress. The quote implies that Estelle's appearance did not match how mature and capable she truly was.
About Estelle Getty
Estelle Getty was an American actress and comedienne best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the hit TV show The Golden Girls. She won several awards for her performance and went on to reprise the role in other TV shows. Estelle Getty had a successful acting career spanning several decades, appearing in various films and TV shows before retiring in 2001 due to failing health.
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