Quote by Sergio Leone

In my childhood, America was like a religion. Then, real-life Americans abruptly entered my life - in jeeps - and upset all my dreams.

In my childhood, America was like a religion. Then, real-lif

Summary

This quote illustrates the disillusionment experienced by the author in regards to their perception of America. Initially, America was held in high regard, almost revered like a religion during the author's childhood. However, when they were confronted with real-life Americans in jeeps, their idealized image of America was shattered. This disruption caused the author's dreams to be upset, suggesting a disappointment or discrepancy between the reality of America and their imagined, idealized version of the country.

By Sergio Leone

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