Quote by Christina Hendricks

I met a lot of young girls modelling and they were like, 'Oh, I'm running around town and people are taking my picture', while I was saving receipts and learning how to be self-employed.

I met a lot of young girls modelling and they were like, 'Oh

Summary

This quote highlights the contrast between the speaker's focused and responsible attitude towards their future and the more carefree mindset of the young girls they encountered. The speaker emphasizes their dedication to personal growth by highlighting their diligent behavior of saving receipts and educating themselves on self-employment. In doing so, they highlight the value of prioritizing long-term goals and self-development over superficial experiences or attention-seeking activities.

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Deception/lying

By Christina Hendricks

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