Quote by Anna Deavere Smith

I feel like my work has been my path to freedom from having grown up in a segregated environment.

I feel like my work has been my path to freedom from having

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that the individual has found personal liberation through their work. Growing up in a segregated environment, they may have experienced various forms of discrimination and limitations. However, by engaging in their work, they have found a sense of freedom, allowing them to transcend their past circumstances and empower themselves. Through their work, they have found a way to overcome the limitations imposed upon them and forge their own path towards liberation and personal growth.

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Freedom

By Anna Deavere Smith

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