I get mad at people who talk about traumatic job interviews, about going on one and getting rejected. I get rejected all the time and not only do I get rejected, but people have no problem being really specific about why I was rejected.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the comedian Julia Sweeney gets frustrated when people complain about the stress of job interviews and being rejected. She says she experiences rejection often, and people are very open about the reasons why she was turned down for jobs. The quote reflects her perspective that rejection is a normal part of life, and she doesn't understand why others find it so upsetting.
About Julia Sweeney
Julia Sweeney is an American actress and comedian who gained fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1994. She has also appeared in films like Stuart Little and voiced a character in the TV series Father of the Pride. Recently, she has been seen in several TV shows, including Shrill, Work in Progress, and American Gods.
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