My mother keeps things in perspective for me. She makes me realize that the acting I do and love is no more important than what one of my brothers does-he works in a shoe repair shop. If my career ever tapers off, I’ll go to college.
Meaning of the quote
Dana Hill's mother helps her understand that her acting career is not more important than the work her brother does in a shoe repair shop. Even if her acting career slows down, she can always go to college and do something else. Her mother keeps her grounded and reminds her that there are many ways to have a fulfilling life.
About Dana Hill
Dana Hill was an American actress and voice artist, known for playing Audrey Griswold in National Lampoon’s European Vacation, and for voicing the character Max Goof in Goof Troop. She had diabetes that affected her physical growth, allowing her to play children into adolescence and beyond.
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I’m a normal teen-ager except for my size.
American actress (1964-1996)
I like school very much, and I’ll go to college if my career slows down. But kids go to college to be where I am today. Not to put college down, but for me, it would be digressing.
American actress (1964-1996)
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American actress (1964-1996)
I used the diabetes as my weapon. Of course, I was only hurting myself and making myself sicker, but I guess it was something I had to go through. I never went overboard so much that I really hurt myself, but my early teenage years were very tough.
American actress (1964-1996)
I had to start being aware of what I ate, what I’m planning to eat and take my twice-daily medication accordingly. That’s not so difficult now, but when you’re 10 years old, it’s tough, let me tell you.
American actress (1964-1996)
Now that I’m more mature, in a funny way, I can even appreciate that I’ve bad to become more aware of my body. Since I’ve chosen acting as my career, I have to keep my weight down anyway-I’ve been used to it for years, so it’s no problem. And there’s nothing I can’t do.
American actress (1964-1996)