"Just like Tim Robbins is very political - and obviously, Arnold Schwarzenegger must be - I want to be able to have this public personality that's considered authoritative"

Christy Romano is expressing her desire to have a public persona that is thought about reliable, similar to that of Tim Robbins and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Robbins is popular for his political activism, while Schwarzenegger is a previous guv of California. Romano is likely describing the respect and admiration that both of these public figures have earned for their operate in the public sphere. She wishes to be able to have a public existence that is viewed as authoritative and appreciated. This could indicate that she wishes to be viewed as a professional in her field, or that she wants to be seen as a leader in her neighborhood. Whatever the case, Romano is revealing her desire to have a public persona that is seen as reliable and appreciated.