It’s OK, I guess, if you really need the money, but luckily, I’m not in that position.
Meaning of the quote
The quote is saying that it's okay to do something you don't really want to do, like a job you don't like, if you need the money. But the person is lucky because they don't have to do that - they are in a better financial position and don't need the money as much as others might.
About Shirley Booth
Shirley Booth was an acclaimed American actress who won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Tony Awards. She was best known for her roles on stage and in the popular sitcom Hazel, and her voice work in the animated Christmas special The Year Without a Santa Claus.
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