"In school the kids thought I was freaky because I made straight A's and daydreamed a lot"
- Shelley Duvall
About this Quote
This quote by Shelley Duvall talks to the idea of being an outsider in school. It suggests that she was viewed as "freaky" by her peers because she was academically successful and tended to daydream. This might be analyzed as a commentary on the pressure to adhere in school, and how those who don't fit the mold can be ostracized. It likewise speaks with the idea that fantasizing is seen as a negative characteristic, when in truth it can be a sign of imagination and intelligence. It's possible that Shelley Duvall was seen as a castaway since she was various from her peers, and her success and daydreaming made her stand apart much more. This quote is a suggestion that it's alright to be various, which success and creativity need to be celebrated, not judged.
This quote is written / told by Shelley Duvall somewhere between July 7, 1949 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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