Quote by Emma Stone

My parents are both very funny but they're also relatively soft-spoken, normal human beings while I'm just a lunatic. I don't know where this loud, ballsy, hammy ridiculousness came from. I'm just glad I followed my goals and my parents did too. It's not like we even had a plan when I dragged my mom to Los Angeles.

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Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their personality and how it differs from their parents'. They describe themselves as loud, ballsy, and hammy, qualities they find distinct from their parents' relatively soft-spoken nature. Despite this disparity, the speaker expresses gratitude for both themselves and their parents for pursuing their individual goals. They mention their impromptu decision to move to Los Angeles with their mother, implying a sense of adventure and spontaneity. Ultimately, this quote hints at the importance of finding and embracing one's unique path, even when it deviates from the expectations or tendencies of others.

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By Emma Stone

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