Quote by Jane Fonda

My childhood was influenced by the roles my father played in his movies. Whether Abraham Lincoln or Tom Joad in the 'Grapes of Wrath,' his characters communicated certain values which I try to carry with me to this day.

My childhood was influenced by the roles my father played in

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This quote highlights the profound impact that the roles played by the speaker's father in movies had on their upbringing. Whether portraying Abraham Lincoln or Tom Joad from 'The Grapes of Wrath,' the characters conveyed important values that the speaker endeavors to uphold throughout their life.

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