Quote by Hugh Jackman

As a boy, I'd always had an interest in theater. But the idea at my school was that drama and music were to round out the man. It wasn't what one did for a living. I got over that.

As a boy, I'd always had an interest in theater. But the ide

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This quote highlights the speaker's personal experience and shift in perspective regarding their interest in theater. Initially, their school regarded drama and music as mere extracurricular activities, not lucrative career paths. However, the speaker gradually overcame that belief and pursued their passion for theater, suggesting that they overcame societal expectations and pursued their true calling despite initial constraints.

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