Quote by Margot Kidder

We didn't have movies in this little mining town. When I was 12 my mom took me to New York and I saw Bye Bye Birdie, with people singing and dancing, and that was it.

We didn't have movies in this little mining town. When I was

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This quote highlights the simple upbringing of the speaker in a small mining town, where they had limited exposure to movies. It emphasizes the impact of a single experience - seeing the musical Bye Bye Birdie in New York City at the age of 12. Witnessing people singing and dancing on stage was a transformative moment for the speaker, which left a lasting impression. This quote highlights the transformative power of art and how a single event can spark a lifelong passion or inspiration.

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