I think every teenager is a hero. When we are young we feel so much pain. Go to school is like going to war, people let you down all the time. Sometimes it's very, very difficult to stay strong, but you have to.
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I don't want people saying, 'Should we get a female director?' I want to hear, 'Should we get a great director for this movie?'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of merit over gender in hiring decisions.
Angelina Jolie's quote advocates for a focus on talent and expertise rather than gender when selecting a director for a film. She argues that the merit of the individual should be the primary consideration, pushing against the tendency to prioritize gender over skill in the decision-making process.
Themes
GenderDirectorMeritLeadershipTalent
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about film production, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of selecting directors based solely on their skills.
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It was weird to be married; you kind of lose your identity. You're suddenly somebody's wife. And you're like, 'Oh, I'm half of a couple now. I've lost me.'
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I had a C-section, and I found it fascinating. I didn't find it a sacrifice, and I didn't find it a painful experience. I found it a fascinating miracle of what a body can do.
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There's something about death that is comforting. The thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate your life now.
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When I was growing up I wanted to adopt, because I was aware there were kids that didn't have parents. It's not a humanitarian thing, because I don't see it as a sacrifice. It's a gift. We're all lucky to have each other.
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