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My mother thought Hollywood was a den of iniquity, and people came to terrible bad ends there
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"My mother thought Hollywood was a den of iniquity, and people came to terrible bad ends there"

- Kitty Carlisle

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Kitty Carlisle's quote is a representation of her mother's viewpoint of Hollywood. Her mommy thought that Hollywood was a place of moral corruption and that individuals who went there would certainly experience dire effects. This opinion was likely shaped by the stories of Hollywood's dark side that were preferred in the media at the time. Her mom's viewpoint of Hollywood was likely shared by many individuals that were unfamiliar with the industry and also its internal workings. The quote also shows the concept that Hollywood was a place of glamour and excess, and that it could be a hazardous location for those that were not cautious. Kitty Carlisle's quote is a suggestion that Hollywood can be a place of fantastic possibility, but it can additionally be an area of excellent danger. It is very important to be familiar with the possible threats as well as to take precautions when pursuing a career in the show business.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Kitty Carlisle between September 3, 1910 and April 14, 2007. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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