"I think on-stage nudity is disgusting, shameful and damaging to all things American. But if I were 22 with a great body, it would be artistic, tasteful, patriotic and a progressive religious experience"
- Shelley Winters
About this Quote
This quote by Shelley Winters is a commentary on the double standards that exist in society. She is mentioning that if she were more youthful and had an excellent body, then her on-stage nudity would be viewed as artistic and classy, but considering that she is older, it is viewed as revolting and disgraceful. She is highlighting the unfairness of this judgement and how it is damaging to all things American. She is also suggesting that on-stage nudity can be a progressive spiritual experience, which is an obstacle to conventional religious values. This quote is an effective pointer of the importance of tough double standards and commemorating diversity.
This quote is written / told by Shelley Winters between August 18, 1920 and January 14, 2006. She was a famous Actress from USA.
The author also have 10 other quotes.
"As your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will flow with them, to your great delight and benefit"