Sex Symbol Quotes
How it feels to wear a label you never asked for.
Almost everyone quoted here pushes back on the sex symbol label rather than embracing it - one calls themselves a "sex zombie" instead, and another simply says they don't buy the idea at all.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does anyone here actually accept being called a sex symbol?
Mostly not - several speakers explicitly reject the label, with one joking they're more of a 'sex zombie' than a sex symbol.
Who is named as an actual sex symbol in these quotes?
Paul Newman is cited as someone who genuinely fits the description without argument. You can read more in our Paul quotes.
Is there a quote flatly denying the sex symbol label?
Yes, one person simply states they're not a sex symbol, with no further explanation or self-deprecating joke attached.
Do these quotes explain why people reject the sex symbol label?
One speaker says they still don't buy the idea at all, suggesting some discomfort with how the public perceives them versus how they see themselves.
What's the general tone of these sex symbol quotes?
It's largely self-deprecating and skeptical, with public perception and personal self-image clearly pulling in different directions.
The one exception is a nod to Paul Newman, cited as someone who actually fit the description without argument. It's a small but telling gap between how the public sees a person and how they see themselves.
