Quote by Carrie Fisher

There's a line I have that our family was designed more for public than for private. But there are definitely some things that are only mine. I am someone who dreams at night, and you don't know what I'm dreaming.

There's a line I have that our family was designed more for

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on the nature of their family, suggesting that their familial relationships are more geared towards public appearances rather than personal intimacy. However, the speaker also asserts that there are certain aspects of their life that they consider private and exclusively theirs. By mentioning their dreams as an example, they emphasize that the inner world within their mind is personal and inaccessible to others, highlighting the uniqueness and autonomy of their thoughts and experiences.

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By Carrie Fisher

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