Quote by Jodie Foster

I had to take my makeup off at work every night. I wasn't allowed to do it at home because my mom said that when your work day is done, you're done with work.

I had to take my makeup off at work every night. I wasn't al

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This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining boundaries between work and personal life. The speaker's mother believed that removing makeup at work signified the end of their work day, emphasizing the need to separate professional responsibilities from personal time and allowing for a clearer distinction between the two. This suggests a belief in the significance of work-life balance and the benefits of not carrying work-related tasks or stress into one's personal space.

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