Quote by Rachel Weisz

I was advised by an American agent when I was about 19 to change my surname.


I was advised by an American agent when I was about 19 to ch

Summary

In this quote, the speaker shares an experience they had at the age of 19, wherein an American agent advised them to alter their surname. The context and further details are not provided, but this advice suggests that the agent believed the individual's original surname might pose certain challenges or opportunities that could be mitigated or gained by changing it. The quote highlights the potential influence of external influences on personal identity and raises questions about the cultural and societal pressures faced by individuals in an increasingly globalized world.

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