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The speaker is saying that her appearance does not translate well to black-and-white film or television. She describes watching her own films that way as a bad experience because the colors and contrast do not flatter her. The last word, "Disaster," adds a blunt, self-critical punch to the statement.
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Originally said in English.
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About Sissy Spacek
American actress and singer, active for more than five decades
Sissy Spacek is an American actress and singer whose career has spanned more than five decades. She has 121 quotes on the site and is known for her long work in film and television, along with major awards recognition. Over the years, Spacek has won an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has also been nominated for four British Academy Film Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. In 2012, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to film.
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