Quote by Tama Janowitz

On bad days, I think I'd like to be a plastic surgeon who goes to Third World countries and operates on children in villages with airlifts, and then I think, 'Yeah, right, I'm going to go back to undergraduate school and take all the biology I missed and then go to medical school.' No. No.

On bad days, I think I'd like to be a plastic surgeon who go

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's desire to make a positive impact in the world by becoming a plastic surgeon who helps children in disadvantaged areas. However, upon considering the difficult path of acquiring the necessary education and qualifications, the speaker dismisses the idea as impractical or unattainable. The quote captures the conflicting emotions of ambition and feasibility that one may experience when faced with overwhelming aspirations.

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By Tama Janowitz

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