Quote by Nicole Kidman

My parents thought it was nice to develop my imagination, but they never seriously thought that anything would ever come of it. They said that I couldn't be an actress because I would be taller than all my leading men, so I thought I would be a writer instead.

My parents thought it was nice to develop my imagination, bu

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This quote reflects the speaker's upbringing and how their parents influenced their career aspirations. Despite their parents encouraging their imagination, the speaker's parents did not realistically consider a future in the arts. They discouraged pursuing acting due to the speaker's height, but this limitation led the speaker to consider becoming a writer instead. The quote highlights how parental beliefs and perceived limitations can shape one's aspirations and redirect their career path in unexpected ways.

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