I definitely lived my life like I wasn’t in the public eye.

Meaning of the quote

Shannen Doherty, a famous American actress, is saying that she tried to live her life normally, without worrying too much about being in the public eye or being watched by many people. She wanted to just live her life the way she wanted, without feeling like she had to act or behave differently because of her fame and popularity.

About Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty was an acclaimed American actress who played memorable roles in hit shows like Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed. Her career spanned film, television, and even a brief stint on the sitcom Our House. With her unique talent and captivating on-screen presence, Shannen left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

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You just have to keep believing in yourself.

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To be a bitch or not to be a bitch, that is the question.

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I’m not a violent person and I don’t hit people.

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If I kind of like a guy, then I’m a fantastic flirt. But with a guy I truly like, I get painfully shy.

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I don’t think you should do things in your personal life differently because you’re a role model.

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I have never had anything done. I’ve been asked if I had breast implants. Whether I did or not, it’s nobody’s business but my own.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

For a while I couldn’t leave the house by myself. Even if I was just grocery shopping alone, I’d get self-conscious.

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American actress (1971-2024)

I realize that the majority of people in the entertainment business happen to be Democrats. I have no problem with that. And they should have no problem with the fact that I’m a Republican.

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American actress (1971-2024)

I definitely lived my life like I wasn’t in the public eye.

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I’m a conservative. I was an avid supporter of Ronald Reagan; I thought he was fabulous.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

This is a free country, and nobody should be criticized for their political beliefs. We’re all allowed to have our opinions.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

I can’t stand unpacking.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

Your life changes. Everything has to be done perfectly, and I didn’t follow that. I lived my life as if I wasn’t in the public eye. I thought, ‘I’m young. I have the right to experience new things, and if I want to go to a bar and get drunk, that’s my prerogative.’

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

That’s something I go through every day – you know – Am I good enough to act?

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

There’s not one cast member of 90210 who didn’t throw a tantrum to two themselves.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

Five minutes before I went on, I looked at my manager and said, I’m going to get booed. I know it’s going to happen. And you’re responsible because you put me on here. It was horrible. I’ve never been more hurt in my entire life.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

Whenever I get frustrated, I tell myself, you could be working at a 7-Eleven right now, so never take for granted what you do for a living.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

I still get nervous on dates. I’ll be sitting at dinner with a guy and I have to excuse myself and go to the bathroom because I can’t breathe.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

If somebody wants to have plastic surgery, more power to them. I think there’s a point where you go overboard.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

Have you ever felt like a phone call that’s been disconnected?

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

I’m from the South. I’m a Southern Baptist. I have a conservative point of view. I’m a Republican.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

My inner child is not wounded.

Shannen Doherty

American actress (1971-2024)

All my fans tell me what a glamorous life I have, but I tell them how hard I work and how many nights I spend alone with my dogs, eating chicken pot pie in my bedroom.

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American actress (1971-2024)

I realize it’s probably best to keep my politics to myself.

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American actress (1971-2024)

I met Ashley two weeks before I married him. It was a joke-the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever done. Once I was married, I didn’t want to be a failure, so I stuck it out for six months, which was about six months too long.

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Everybody deserves a second chance in this world. That’s basically all I ask.

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If God wanted us to be naked, why did he invent sexy lingerie?

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