"I went to the Performing Arts School and studied classical ballet. That attitude is something that's put into your head. You are never thin enough"
- Carmen Electra
About this Quote
In this quote, Carmen Electra reviews her experience at a Performing Arts School where she studied classical ballet. She points out that there was a particular attitude that was instilled in her and her peers, one that constantly made them feel like they were never thin enough. This declaration sheds light on the pressure and expectations placed on performers, particularly worldwide of ballet, to maintain a particular body type. It highlights the harmful results of social appeal standards and the consistent pressure to conform to a specific image. Electra's words serve as a reminder of the toxic frame of mind that can be perpetuated in the pursuit of excellence in the carrying out arts market.
This quote is written / told by Carmen Electra somewhere between April 20, 1972 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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