Quotes by Robin Swicord

“All of it is a kind of interesting torture that results in this image of perfection. Perfect dancing, perfect music, perfect face, perfect figure, perfect walk.”

“These were isolated girls who were disposable. The family didnt want to support them, didnt want to give the fish and rice that would cause you to grow up. Better to get a price for you. Only some of them become geisha; the rest would be servants or prostitutes. If those are your three choices, better to be geisha.”

“I dont think theres a big difference between the male and female executives. The studios are now owned by corporations. Theyre all driven by the bottom line.”