Quote by Drew Barrymore

Being a Barrymore didn't help me, other than giving me a great sense of pride and a strange spiritual sense that I felt OK about having the passion to act. It made sense because my whole family had done it and it helped rationalise it for me.

Being a Barrymore didn't help me, other than giving me a gre

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, who bears the famous Barrymore family name, reflects on how their lineage as Barrymores influenced their perception of themselves as actors. While acknowledging that being a Barrymore brought about a sense of pride, the speaker emphasizes that their family background did not solely dictate their success as an actor. Instead, it served as a source of inspiration and justification for their passion for acting, providing them with a sense of belonging in a family tradition that helped them rationalize their chosen path.

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By Drew Barrymore

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