yeah exactly... it is exaggerated... i still say women say that to brag about their lover later and also there are a lot of men who like their women chubby but wont admit it to anyone...Looks definitely matter. Especially in the entertainment business that you work in. But girls who say they won't date anyone under 6'0 or with signs of balding or whatever is just some bird talk. Same way guys talk between each other about a$$ and boobs.
as long as you are not a midget, height doesnt really matter... and as long as you are halfway decent looking, its still okay...
i also got something like a type, or preferences, but except for body type, i never dated any woman who would be my type...