Quote by Julie Walters

My mother was born on a tiny farm in County Mayo. She was meant to stay at home and look after the farm while her brother and sister got an education. However, she came to England on a visit and never went back.

My mother was born on a tiny farm in County Mayo. She was me

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This quote highlights the unexpected turn of events in the speaker's mother's life. Despite being expected to stay on the family farm and not pursue education, her decision to visit England led to a permanent departure from her rural upbringing in County Mayo. It touches upon the idea of serendipity and the transformative power of exploring new experiences, as the unplanned visit ultimately changed the course of her life.

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