Being tiny has been difficult for me in a business that regarded physicality as the most important part of your life.
Meaning of the quote
Being tiny was hard for Estelle Getty in her job as an actress. The entertainment industry cared a lot more about how people looked than other things. But Estelle was able to succeed even though she didn't fit the typical image.
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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