As women, we get the message about how to be a good girl - how to be a good, pretty girl - from such an early age. Then, at the same time, we're told that well-behaved girls won't change the world or ever make a splash.
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I wanted to give people that feeling of wanting to hug the TV and just admit that you're unhappy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire to create art that resonates with people's feelings of unhappiness and connection.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's quote reflects her ambition to create art that touches the audience on a personal level, evoking a sense of longing and vulnerability. By encouraging viewers to 'hug the TV,' she highlights the importance of acknowledging one's feelings of unhappiness, creating a shared space for empathy and understanding through storytelling.
Themes
EmpathyUnhappinessArtConnectionVulnerability
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the emotional impact of television and film, this quote can emphasize the importance of genuine storytelling.
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