Quote by John Krasinski

I wanted to be an English teacher. I wanted to do it for the corduroy jackets with patches on the side. When I got to college, as I was walking across campus one day, I ripped off a little flyer for this sketch-comedy group. It ended up being one of the greatest things I've ever done.

I wanted to be an English teacher. I wanted to do it for the

Summary

This quote reflects a change in the narrator's aspirations and the unexpected opportunities that come their way. Initially, they had desired to be an English teacher, perhaps attracted to the image of intellectualism symbolized by the corduroy jackets with patches. However, a chance encounter with a flyer for a sketch-comedy group in college diverted their path. Despite the deviation from their original plan, the narrator suggests that joining the comedy group turned out to be a wonderful decision and highlights the unpredictable nature of life's joys and successes.

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By John Krasinski

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