Quote of the day by Glenn Close is: “I never wanted to be a man. I feel sorry for them.” The remark by American actress Glenn Close uses humour to discuss identity, expectations and the different pressures associated with being a man or a woman. The quote can be read as an expression of comfort with her own identity. It also points to the social expectations that have traditionally been placed on men. The quote has been presented as a personal remark by Close and is listed among her personal quotes and in biographical material. Its tone is direct and uses dry humour. Close has also worn menswear-inspired pantsuits and has played characters who cross or challenge expectations around gender. However, her clothing and acting roles did not mean that she wanted to be male.
