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The more people pointed at me in scorn the more stubborn I got and when they began calling me the Bad Girl of West Seatt
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"The more people pointed at me in scorn the more stubborn I got and when they began calling me the Bad Girl of West Seattle High, I tried to live up to it"

- Frances Farmer

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This quote by Frances Farmer speaks with the power of durability and determination. Regardless of the negative attention and criticism she was getting, Farmer declined to be dissuaded. Instead, she embraced the label of "Bad Girl" and utilized it as a source of inspiration. She was determined to show her detractors incorrect and reveal them that she was more than just a "Bad Girl". This quote is a testament to Farmer's strength and guts in the face of adversity. It is a reminder that no matter how hard the situation might be, it is possible to overcome it with the right attitude and determination. Farmer's story is a motivating example of how one can turn an unfavorable circumstance into a favorable one.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Frances Farmer between September 19, 1913 and August 1, 1970. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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