The greatest thing my dad taught me came from when I called him from a phone booth and said, 'Hungry. No bus token. Please. Out of options.' He said, 'Pfft, get a job.
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I walk by studio heads and they actually look and put their hand out now, like maybe I should be on their radar.
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What this quote means
The quote highlights how Robert Downey Jr. gained recognition and respect in the film industry.
In this quote, Robert Downey Jr. reflects on his journey in Hollywood, illustrating his transformation from an overlooked actor to a respected figure among studio heads. His success and influence have made people in positions of power more aware of him, emphasizing the impact of hard work and persistence in achieving recognition and success in one's career.
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SuccessRecognitionRespectTransformationHard Work
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During an acceptance speech at an award ceremony, one could mention this quote to illustrate the journey to success.
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Growing up is something that you do your whole life. I want to always feel that I can be a kid if I want. Growing up has some negative connotations. Like, you're not supposed to roll around on the ground anymore. You're not supposed to make fun of yourself. You're not supposed to ride a bicycle. But I'm a Toys-R-Us kid.
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I always think part of success is being able to replicate results, taking what is interesting or viable about yourself as a professional person and seeing if you bring it into different situations with similar results.
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It's interesting when you're old enough to take a new, objective approach looking at your parents, frame them in a way where you are actually taking yourself out of the equation and just look at the things that are true about their life.
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All I want, and I think all any parent with a semblance of a moral psychology wants, is for my kid to have his own experience, uninhibited.
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