I’m not a real social person – I’m shy – and a lot of the business is just social.
Meaning of the quote
Kim Basinger, a famous American actress, says that she is not very social and is shy. She also says that a lot of the work in her industry, which is acting, is very social. This means that even though she is not a very outgoing person, she still has to do a lot of socializing as part of her job.
About Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger is an acclaimed American actress who has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award. She started as a model and TV starlet before becoming a Bond girl and a major Hollywood star in the 80s and 90s. Basinger has starred in a wide range of films, from the erotic thriller 9 1/2 Weeks to the comic book adaptation Batman, and she won an Oscar for her femme fatale role in L.A. Confidential.
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