You need your family in this business. It's one of the most important things to keep you grounded. You come home and your mom's like, 'Clean the kitty's litter box.' It's not like it's all about me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Dunst emphasizes the importance of family in the entertainment business to stay grounded. She gives an example of her mom making her do chores.
- In plain terms
- Family keeps you grounded in this business.
- What can you take from it?
- Family provides a necessary reality check in fame.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay grounded?
- Why is family important in a high-pressure career?
Another view
Family can sometimes also be a source of pressure.
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