My dad taught me to never be pigeonholed; to really allow yourself to reinvent characters as they reinvent you; to be bold and to be willing to play seemingly unlikeable people.
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I think it's about not just the crisis you're in, but how do you get to the other side? How do we heal? How do we survive this experience while remaining hopeful instead of filled with despair? That's what interests me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of navigating through crises with hope and resilience.
Laura Dern's quote highlights the dual focus during challenging times: acknowledging the crisis and actively seeking ways to overcome it. It encourages individuals to engage in healing and survival while maintaining a hopeful outlook, suggesting that one's attitude plays a crucial role in facing adversity.
Themes
CrisisHealingHopeResilienceSurvival
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a team meeting to inspire resilience in facing project challenges.
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