Quote by John Mahoney

I didn't want to be the archetypal sponging brother-in-law, so I didn't go into acting when I got to the States. I thought, 'No, I'll go to school and then I'll be an English teacher that'll be fun.' But I was horrible as a teacher. As hard as I tried, I just couldn't inspire those kids to take an interest in Milton and Shakespeare and Donne.

I didn't want to be the archetypal sponging brother-in-law,

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their decision to not pursue a career in acting despite their desire to avoid becoming a dependent family member. Instead, they opted to become an English teacher, thinking it would be enjoyable. However, the speaker confesses that they were ineffective at inspiring students to appreciate and engage with the works of renowned literary figures like Milton, Shakespeare, and Donne.

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