Now all of a sudden I'm so less interested in pretending to be a lot of other people, and much more interested in being me.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity over conformity.
In this quote, Jamie Lee Curtis reflects on a pivotal personal realization where she shifts her focus from trying to live up to the expectations and personas of others to embracing her true self. This moment of clarity suggests that authenticity is more fulfilling than imitation, encouraging individuals to celebrate their uniqueness rather than blend in with societal norms.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth and self-acceptance.
Modern women are just bombarded. There's nothing but media telling us we're all supposed to be great cooks, have great style, be great in bed, be the best mothers, speak seven languages, and be able to understand derivatives. And we don't really have women we're modeling after, so we're all looking for how to do this.
The most rewarding aspect of parenting is seeing my children be authentic. The most rewarding thing for me is to see them do anything that they're proud of.
~As a mom, you have to look at how much time you're spending with your kids. There is nothing you will regret more in your life - nothing - than not being present for your children.~
I am appalled that the term we use to talk about aging is 'anti'. Aging is human evolution in its pure form. Death, taxes and aging .... We are ALL going to age and soften and mellow and transition.
I don't ever want to make taking pictures into another way of saying 'Here I am'. Because I'm as here as I want to be.
I don't think any woman wants to be known for being beautiful or busty. I think you want to be known for who you are.
An action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.
You cried when He took away your drop of water, not knowing He'd saved for you, the sea.
Always plan for the fact that no plan ever goes according to plan.
In vain I have looked for a single man capable of seeing his own faults and bringing the charge home against himself.
It's good not only to realize that you can't please all of the people all of the time, but that you don't want to. There's a certain type of reader that you don't ever want to write for.
I have learned to live each day as it comes, and not to borrow trouble by dreading tomorrow.
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