If you’re 35 and single and it’s a choice, it feels fine. So I didn’t settle with the wrong person yet. Big deal!
Drew BarrymoreRead
I love being single. It's great. I get to be who I am and do what I want and be with the people I love. I feel like I have everything and I'm very fortunate, and it's very rich fulfilling time in my life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the joy and fulfillment of being single and embracing personal freedom.
Drew Barrymore reflects on the positive aspects of being single, emphasizing the freedom it provides to truly be oneself, pursue personal interests, and cherish relationships with loved ones. She feels a deep sense of gratitude and fulfillment during this phase of her life, suggesting that solitude can enrich one's experience and self-awareness.
Themes
SingleFreedomSelf-LoveRelationshipsFulfillment
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the benefits of self-discovery during singlehood.
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