I didn’t work on the killing floor. I worked in the section where you break the meat down and package it.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is describing Marg Helgenberger's job in a meat processing plant. Instead of working on the killing floor where the animals are slaughtered, she worked in the area where the meat is cut into smaller pieces and packed for sale. This shows that even in a difficult job, there are different roles and responsibilities, and not everyone has to do the most challenging or unpleasant tasks.
About Marg Helgenberger
Marg Helgenberger is an American actress best known for her roles in the TV shows CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and China Beach, for which she won an Emmy Award. She has also appeared in various films, including Species and Erin Brockovich.
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