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And I tried it and I felt, I guess I must have been pulled in by the red light of television and now Ive been on TV sinc
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"And I tried it and I felt, I guess I must have been pulled in by the red light of television and now I've been on TV since 1992"

- Star Jones

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In the quote by Star Jones, she assesses her enduring career in tv, which started in 1992. The words "And I tried it" suggest a preliminary attempt or experiment with television, most likely suggesting that getting in the medium was not part of a premeditated career plan however rather an opportunity she decided to explore. The phrase "I think I need to have been pulled in by the traffic signal of television" metaphorically describes the appeal and fascinating nature of the medium. The "traffic signal" can be interpreted as the on-air sign in studios, representing the minute when one is live and broadcasting to an audience. This imagery conveys not only the appeal of being on tv however also the transformative and immersive experience it represents for somebody going into the world of media.

Star Jones's reference to being "drawn in" by tv recommends an unanticipated and compelling tourist attraction to the medium. It suggests that once she was exposed to the environment and the special dynamics of television broadcasting, she found it captivating sufficient to stay participated in it for years. The use of the term "pulled in" can likewise signify a sense of inevitability and magnetism, as though the medium had an irresistible draw that kept her tethered to it.

Her statement, "now I've been on television since 1992", is a concise stating of her profession longevity, stressing her continual existence and success in the market. It provides insight into her expert journey and perhaps mean the fulfillment and complete satisfaction stemmed from her television work. In general, the quote shows self-questioning on the factors that started her tv career and highlights the compelling nature of the medium that has been a significant part of her life since she first entered it.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Star Jones somewhere between March 24, 1962 and today. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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