There's a line I have that our family was designed more for public than for private. But there are definitely some things that are only mine. I am someone who dreams at night, and you don't know what I'm dreaming.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the tension between public persona and private thoughts, emphasizing the personal dreams of an individual within a family context.
Carrie Fisher's quote reflects the complexities of family dynamics, where an individual's identity can often be shaped by external perceptions while also containing private thoughts and dreams that are uniquely personal. She asserts that while her family may be known publicly in certain ways, there are aspects of her inner life—including her dreams—that remain private and intimate, showcasing the duality of public versus private life.
In practice
In a family gathering, one might say this quote to emphasize the need for private conversations amidst the public family image.
I trust myself. I trust my instincts. I know what I'm gonna do, what I can do, what I can't do. I've been through a lot, and I could go through more, but I hope I don't have to. But if I did, I'd be able to do it. I'm not going to enjoy dying, but there's not much prep for that.
Over time, I've paid attention, taken notes and forgotten easily half of everything I've gone through.
I went to a doctor and told him I felt normal on acid, that I was a light bulb in a world of moths. That is what the manic state is like.
You know how most illnesses have symptoms you can recognize? Like fever, upset stomach, chills, whatever. Well, with manic depression, it's sexual promiscuity, excessive spending, and substance abuse - and that just sounds like a fantastic weekend in Vegas to me!
I am truly a product of Hollywood in-breeding. When two celebrities mate, someone like me is the result.
People are still asking me if I knew Star Wars was going to be that big of a hit. Yes, we all knew. The only one who didn't know was George.
I just hope I remember to tell my kids that they are as happy as I look in my old photographs. And I hope that they believe me.
It's not the child's responsibility to teach the parent who they are. It's the parent's responsibility to learn who the child is.
My mother was very proud of her Indian heritage and taught us, me and my sister Maya, to share in the pride about our culture. We used to go back to India every couple of years.
Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends." ~ (1925- ), English political leader.
A study of family portraits is enough to convert a man to the theory of reincarnation.
I was told I had a two per cent chance of getting pregnant, so I say she's a two per cent baby.
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