Quote by Steve Martin

Bad psychoanalysis would say I enjoyed pleasing people, working really hard and pleasing people, which is probably related to my father in some way. But I really liked working hard. When I worked at Disneyland, I'd do 12 hours straight and go home thrilled.

Bad psychoanalysis would say I enjoyed pleasing people, work

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In this quote, the speaker discusses their enjoyment of pleasing others and working diligently. While they acknowledge that a simplistic psychoanalysis may attribute this behavior to their relationship with their father, they emphasize their genuine love for putting in hard work. They illustrate their passion by recalling their experience at Disneyland, where they would willingly work 12-hour shifts and leave feeling incredibly satisfied. This quote highlights their personal fulfillment and enthusiasm for diligent efforts, despite the potential external influences that could have shaped this disposition.

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