Quote by Mary Crosby

All of my life people have thought of me as Bing Crosby's daughter. Now they'll remember me as the person who shot J.R.

All of my life people have thought of me as Bing Crosby's da

Summary

This quote reflects the desire of the speaker to establish an individual identity separate from their familial association. Being continuously recognized as Bing Crosby's daughter throughout their life, the speaker desires to be remembered for something they achieved personally. The mention of "shooting J.R." refers to a popular television show plotline, emphasizing the speaker's desire to be known for their own individual accomplishments, rather than solely for their family connections.

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