Quote by Meryl Streep

I believe in imagination. I did Kramer vs. Kramer before I had children. But the mother I would be was already inside me.

I believe in imagination. I did Kramer vs. Kramer before I h

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In this quote, the speaker emphasizes their belief in the power of imagination. They mention portraying a mother in the film "Kramer vs. Kramer" before becoming a parent themselves. Despite not yet having children, they assert that the capacity for being a mother already resided within them. This suggests that imagination can play a significant role in understanding and embodying different roles and experiences, enabling individuals to tap into aspects of their personality that may not have been actualized yet.

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