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Barbie Quotes

Barbie, reimagined by every kid who played with her.

These Barbie quotes highlight how personal childhood play really was, including one memory of turning dolls into secret-mission characters rather than following expected play patterns. See our Doll quotes for related childhood themes.

Growing up, my dolls were doctors and on secret missions. I had Barbie Goes Rambo.

Quotes by Zoe Saldana

I was always the freaky Asian girl who drew these weird-looking Barbie dolls in class.

Quotes by Yaya Han

I'll never be like a Barbie girl, that's for sure.

Quotes by Victoria Azarenka

I enjoy getting dressed as a Barbie doll.

Quotes by Vanna White

Always Quotes

I feel like a Barbie.

Quotes by Toni Garrn

It would have been very easy for me to put on a little tight skirt and go out and try what I always call the 'Barbie doll' roles.

Quotes by Suzy Amis

Fulla is the Arab world's answer to Barbie. Now, according to proponents of the clash of civilizations, Barbie and Fulla occupy these completely separate spheres. They have different interests. They have divergent values. And should they ever come in contact......

Quotes by Shereen El Feki

I thought the Barbie doll would always be successful.

Quotes by Ruth Handler

Barbie has always been an inspiration. Dressing her was part of ever girl's dream.

Quotes by Reem Acra

Being Quotes

I would just take dolls around the house - there's old VHS footage from my dad, who was an early adapter and had this RCA camera - and it's me taking a Michael Jackson Barbie doll and putting on a...

Quotes by Natasha Rothwell

I wasn't Barbie-obsessed. I think my mother might have been my Barbie.

Quotes by Michael Kors

I stay away from the title of 'role model.' I want to be a more realistic role model - not a perfect Barbie role model.

Quotes by Melanie Martinez

Barbie is just a doll.

Quotes by Mary Schmich

I wanted to be Barbie.

Quotes by Lydia Hearst

Doll Quotes

I definitely had dolls when I was a kid. I don't remember being very thorough with them and making sure they got fed in my make-believe world. A lot of Barbie haircuts were given, though. I had a Tamagotchi as...

Quotes by Jessica Biel

I think Barbie and I are very similar in many respects. That's why she made such a great muse for the summer Moschino collection.

Quotes by Jeremy Scott

I was big time into Barbie. I also had Wonder Woman Underoos that I really liked. I actually wore them as an outfit to school. As I said, I was a strange child.

Quotes by Jennifer Sky

I was big time into Barbie.

Quotes by Jennifer Sky

They probably do have an Asian Barbie.

Quotes by Iris Chang

Girl Quotes

CG can do anything, but it can't do everything well. What it naturally can do is special effects. But using stop-motion comes from our desire to do handmade stuff. There are always going to be kids who get out whatever...

Quotes by Henry Selick

Frequently Asked Questions

How did one voice reimagine their Barbie dolls growing up?
They describe turning their dolls into doctors sent out on covert assignments rather than playing with them in a conventional way.
Is there a quote about drawing Barbie differently?
Yes, one recalls being known for sketching an odd, offbeat version of the doll during art lessons compared to classmates.
Does any quote reject identifying with the classic Barbie image?
One states plainly they'll never fit the stereotypical mold associated with the doll, distancing themselves from that image.
Is dress-up play part of this topic?
Yes, one voice simply says they take pleasure in dressing up in that doll-like style, treating it as a form of playful self-expression.
What common idea ties these Barbie quotes together?
Each shows a personal, often unconventional relationship with the doll, rather than a single shared idea of what Barbie represents.

One voice recalls drawing Barbie in an unusual, freaky style that set them apart from classmates. Pair this with our Girl or Being quotes for more on identity and play.