I don’t fool myself. I can’t see myself doing Shakespeare.
Meaning of the quote
Sharon Tate, an American actress, is saying that she does not deceive herself. She knows that she would not be able to perform in Shakespeare's plays. She is being honest with herself about her abilities and the type of roles she can take on as an actress.
About Sharon Tate
Sharon Tate was an American actress and model who gained fame in the 1960s. She appeared in various films and was hailed as one of Hollywood’s most promising newcomers, but tragically, she was murdered by the Manson Family cult in 1969 at the age of 26 while she was pregnant.
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