"I was a goth girl in high school. Perhaps the powdered white face and the black lipstick were not the most attractive. I felt fabulous at the time but looking back, uh, probably not the best idea"
- Christina Hendricks
About this Quote
Christina Hendricks is reflecting on her high school days when she was a goth girl. She acknowledges that the powdered white face and black lipstick she wore were not the most appealing, but at the time she felt amazing. In hindsight, she understands that it was most likely not the very best concept. This quote talks to the concept that we typically reflect on our past decisions with a various point of view than when we made them. It also speaks to the concept that fashion and appeal are subjective, and that what we think looks excellent might not be the very same as what others think. Christina Hendricks is showing that it's fine to make mistakes and to reflect on them with a various viewpoint.
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