Really, darling, it's a no-brainer. You know, I understand not everybody is for gay marriage. But if you're not for gay marriage, don't marry a gay person. That's what I say
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There are roles I am never considered for. Meryl Streep roles, let's say. Why not? I really wanted to do 'Ironweed,' for example, because the depression era in this country was one of the best for multiracial people, because everybody was poor. Everybody lived in the tents, and under buildings, and under gratings, together.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on exclusion from opportunities and highlights the shared struggles of marginalized communities.
Whoopi Goldberg's quote emphasizes the barriers some individuals face in being considered for certain roles, using an example of Meryl Streep's iconic roles to illustrate this exclusion. Goldberg reflects on the historical context of the depression era as a time when multiracial people faced hardships but also community solidarity, connecting personal aspirations with broader social dynamics.
Themes
RolesOpportunityExclusionCommunityStruggleMultiracial
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about resilience and overcoming barriers.
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