Quote by Marcia Cross

I would ask my dad what he did, and he'd say, 'I listen to people's problems.' In some way what he did for a living is in my genes.

I would ask my dad what he did, and he'd say, 'I listen to p

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This quote suggests that the person's father worked in a profession that involved listening to people's problems. The person reveals a sense of connection to their father's job, implying that there may be a natural inclination or predisposition to perform similar tasks. This suggests that the ability to empathize, understand, and assist others in overcoming challenges may have been passed down from their father, indicating a potential genetic influence on their career path or inclination towards helping others.

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By Marcia Cross

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