"I was also the romantic lead in The Boston Strangler - I was the only one that lived to tell the story - so I called myself the romantic lead"
- Sally Kellerman
About this Quote
Sally Kellerman's quote is a funny way of referring to her role in the 1968 film The Boston Strangler. In the film, she plays the only survivor of the Boston Strangler's victims. In spite of the grim subject matter, Kellerman's character is portrayed as a strong and durable lady who eventually survives the ordeal. By calling herself the "romantic lead," Kellerman is satirizing the idea that her character is the only one who lives to tell the story. She is also highlighting the strength of her character and her ability to overcome the chances. In a manner, Kellerman is commemorating her character's resilience and her own capability to bring the character to life. By calling herself the "romantic lead," Kellerman is likewise highlighting the importance of her function in the film and the impact it had on audiences.
This quote is written / told by Sally Kellerman somewhere between June 2, 1937 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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