Quote by Natalie Portman

My dad's a doctor, and when I was 8, I went to one of his medical conferences where they were demonstrating laser surgery on a chicken. I was so mad that a chicken had to die, I never ate meat again.

My dad's a doctor, and when I was 8, I went to one of his me

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This quote highlights a memorable experience from the speaker's childhood that led to a significant change in their dietary choices. Witnessing a medical conference where laser surgery was performed on a chicken made them realize the negative impact of animal cruelty. The speaker's strong emotional reaction fueled their decision to give up eating meat entirely. This anecdote demonstrates how personal experiences, even seemingly small ones, can have a profound and long-lasting effect on an individual's beliefs and choices.

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