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“All of the sudden people say, "She's got tits and legs and blond hair. Let's talk to her!" I've been paying dues for years in modeling. Not only that, it took a month and a half of Chuck Russell, The Mask's director, and Jim Carrey trying to get New Line to say O.K. on me. I didn't sleep; I had an…” quote by Cameron Diaz
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“All of the sudden people say, "She's got tits and legs and blond hair. Let's talk to her!" I've been paying dues for years in modeling. Not only that, it took a month and a half of Chuck Russell, The Mask's director, and Jim Carrey trying to get New Line to say O.K. on me. I didn't sleep; I had an ulcer. Of course, when people talk of paying their dues, they mean years of going to acting school and auditionin.”

Cameron Diaz

About This Quote

Source Interview: Vanity Fair, 2005

Describes struggle for recognition in modeling, highlighting industry pressures and health toll.

In simple terms: Modeling success demands long, stressful effort.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite setbacks.

Themes

industry recognition health perseverance

Mood

determined reflective

Type

personal cautionary

When to use this quote

  • Auditions
  • networking
  • self‑care routines

Key Concepts

Career media well‑being

Questions to Reflect On

  • What keeps you motivated?
  • How to protect health in demanding fields?
A Different Perspective

Health risks can be severe.

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