My dad has always been very proud of me but I think I have exceeded his expectations. When I told him I wanted to be an actor and moved to New York City, I think he assumed I would be playing the guitar on the subway and collecting spare change in my guitar case. The fact that I'm not doing that means that I'm a huge success.

Summary

This quote highlights the narrator's personal journey and the contrast between their dad's expectations and their achieved success. Despite the initial assumption that the narrator would struggle as a musician on the streets, they pursued their passion for acting and reached a different level of accomplishment. The narrator believes that by not conforming to their dad's predicted outcome, they have surpassed his expectations and achieved significant success. It reflects the narrator's sense of pride in defying expectations and following their own path to achievement.

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