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"When I was 21 I stopped and got married. I tried for a while to be the perfect wife, society this, society that but it wasn't working, so after about a year I went back to work"

- Pia Zadora

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This quote by Pia Zadora speaks with the idea of social expectations and the pressure to adhere. At 21, she felt the need to get married and be the perfect spouse, likely due to societal pressures. Nevertheless, she soon understood that this was not the life she wanted and after a year of trying to fit into the mold of what society expected of her, she decided to go back to work. This quote talks to the concept that it is very important to follow your own path and not be swayed by social expectations. It is very important to be real to yourself and not let the expectations of others determine your life. Pia Zadora's quote is a tip that it is okay to go versus the grain and make decisions that are best for you.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Pia Zadora somewhere between May 4, 1953 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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