Quote by Levon Helm

Dad and mom would have preferred that I be a doctor, a lawyer, a scientist, or a great humanitarian.

Dad and mom would have preferred that I be a doctor, a lawye

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This quote reflects the expectations and desires of the speaker's parents regarding their career choices. The speaker acknowledges that their parents would have preferred them to follow traditional and reputable professions such as being a doctor, lawyer, scientist, or humanitarian, indicating the parents' emphasis on stability, success, and contributing to society.

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By Levon Helm

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