It's my privilege and honor to cook three meals a day for my family, and it's a luxury on a level that I didn't even realize, because it can be relentless for me on some days. You have pride in how you take care of your family.
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You can be true to the character all you want but you've got to go home with yourself.
Interpretation
Being authentic to yourself is more important than maintaining an outward persona.
Julia Roberts emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity in this quote. While one may strive to adhere to a particular character or role in public or social contexts, ultimately, one must live with oneself and one's true identity. This reminder encourages people to prioritize honesty towards their own self over the expectations or perceptions of others.
In practice
In a personal development workshop to encourage individuals to embrace their true selves.
It's my privilege and honor to cook three meals a day for my family, and it's a luxury on a level that I didn't even realize, because it can be relentless for me on some days. You have pride in how you take care of your family.
I just have a great life. I know great people. I've had great relationships - all different kinds of relationships. I am so lucky to be on the little golden path that led me to all this.
When you end up happily married, even the failed relationships have worked beautifully to get you there.
If you love someone, you say it, right then, out loud. Otherwise, the moment just passes you by.
Making movies is not rocket science. It's about relationships and communication and strangers coming together to see if they can get along harmoniously, productively, and creatively. That's a challenge. When it works, it's fantastic and will lift you up. When it doesn't work, it's almost just as fascinating.
In essence, I owe my career to Garry Marshall. There was no known reason for him to hire me for 'Pretty Woman.'
The constancy of sages is nothing but the art of locking up their agitation in their hearts.
An orator is a good man who is skilled in speaking.
The enlightened attention rejects nothing nor welcomes anything-like a mirror it responds equally to all.
Maybe thatβs enlightenment enough: to know that there is no final resting place of the mind; no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom...is realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go. -Anthony Bourdain
At my advanced age - I'm now an octogenarian - I'm constantly amazed by the number of people who want to take my picture.
An action comitted in anger is an action doomed to failure.
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