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An actress, around 40, on television, thats where you get the most torture, I think
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"An actress, around 40, on television, that's where you get the most torture, I think"

- Lisa Kudrow

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This quote by Lisa Kudrow speaks with the difficulty of being an actress in her 40s on tv. She is suggesting that the television market can be a tough place for a starlet of her age. She implies that the industry is not as welcoming to older actresses, which they may deal with more criticism and examination than more youthful actresses. She likewise suggests that the industry can be a source of psychological and mental torture for older starlets. This quote speaks to the difficulties that older starlets face in the television industry, and the need for more representation of older ladies in the media. It also speaks with the need for more understanding and acceptance of older starlets in the industry, and the requirement for more opportunities for them to showcase their skill.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Lisa Kudrow somewhere between July 30, 1963 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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