I have a daughter who's 11 years old. Maybe she'll grow up independent and really really heavy and become a movie star and she'll play me in my life story.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker imagines her daughter achieving fame and independence, humorously suggesting the daughter might portray her in a biopic.
- In plain terms
- She hopes her daughter becomes successful and independent enough to act in a movie about her life.
- What can you take from it?
- Parenting involves dreaming of a child's future success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you hope for your child's future?
- How do you imagine your legacy?
Another view
It assumes the child will want to portray the parent.
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