When you've got children, it's easy to do that thing of keeping a tally of who woke up earliest and whose turn it is to put them to bed. But I think the important thing is to appreciate and love each other and to show that appreciation.
Interpretation
Parenting should be about love and appreciation rather than keeping score.
Olivia Colman's quote emphasizes the importance of mutual appreciation and love among parents when raising children, rather than getting caught up in a competitive mindset of tallying responsibilities. It highlights that parenting should foster a supportive environment where both partners recognize each other's efforts and contributions, thus strengthening their bond and enhancing the family dynamic.
In practice
Use this quote in a speech about parenting challenges and the importance of teamwork.
If the script's good, everything you need is in there. I just try and feel it, and do it honestly. I also don't learn things for auditions, because I feel like it's just a test of memorizing rather than being real. Maybe every other actor would think that was terrible, I don't know. But it seems to have worked for me, so far.
I had a lovely, feral, free childhood - out and then come back when you're hungry or it gets too dark. I feel slightly cruel that I'm not offering my children the same.
My mum was a nurse, and her passion was geriatric care. I used to love listening to the old people's stories in her nursing home and picturing myself in their place. They'd say, 'I went to school in a horse and cart,' and I'd just think 'Wow!' I'd picture myself in their place - acting was a natural progression.
My father wasn't a hard guy. He was a well-liked guy. He had a lot of compassion about things in life. There were rules, but there was also flexibility within those rules. He didn't push me when it came to golf: he just taught me the right way to play the game.
Children can be your heartache. But that doesn't matter, you have to go on and have them . . . it works out.
Every time I was playing basketball, I felt sick to my stomach. I didn't realize that feeling was having to leave my family - having to leave my sister, who can't even communicate with me when I'm gone.
My mother was a powerful influence. She made me toe the line. If I didn't have a perfect report card, she showed her disappointment.
By helping a woman, you help a family.
The place of the father in the modern suburban family is a very small one, particularly if he plays golf.
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