I've had no contact with my daughter for years. That's her choice. Anyway, you move on. If people don't want to bother with me, fine. You know, God bless them, and move on.
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I was lousy in school. Real screwed-up. A moron. I was antisocial and didn't bother with the other kids. A really bad student. I didn't have any brains. I didn't know what I was doing there. That's why I became an actor.
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What this quote means
This quote reflects Anthony Hopkins' journey from struggling academically to finding success in acting.
In this quote, Anthony Hopkins shares his experiences of feeling lost and inadequate during his school years. He candidly describes his academic struggles and social disconnection, suggesting that these challenges motivated him to pursue acting, which ultimately became his path to success. Hopkins' story highlights the idea that success can arise from personal adversity and that one's perceived shortcomings can lead to discovering one's true passions and strengths.
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SuccessOvercomingStruggleActingJourney
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In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams despite setbacks.
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