Quote by Charisma Carpenter

I had my heart set on becoming an English teacher, but stumbled into acting after meeting a theatrical agent in my dad's restaurant in San Diego.

I had my heart set on becoming an English teacher, but stumb

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This quote reflects the unexpected nature of the speaker's career path. Despite initially aspiring to become an English teacher, their encounter with a theatrical agent in an unexpected setting, like their dad's restaurant, led them to stumble into acting. The quote highlights the random and serendipitous nature of opportunities that can change the trajectory of one's life and career.

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