If you asked me for my New Year Resolution, it would be to find out who I am.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that the speaker wants to use the new year as an opportunity to figure out who they really are as a person. It's like they feel a bit lost or uncertain about their identity, and they hope that by taking some time for self-reflection, they can better understand themselves. The new year can be a fresh start, a chance to explore and discover more about yourself.

About Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack was an acclaimed Irish stage and screen actor who had a career spanning over 70 years. He was renowned for his Shakespearean roles and as a member of the Abbey Theatre. Cusack came from a family of actors and was ranked as one of Ireland’s greatest film actors.

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