I’m learning to play by the rules. I sort of hate to think of it that way, but that’s how it is. I’m really learning to function out there and in such a way that I don’t need to drink.
Meaning of the quote
The actress Dana Plato is saying that she is trying to follow the rules and live her life in a way that doesn't rely on drinking alcohol. Even though she doesn't always like the idea of having to follow rules, she knows it's the best way for her to function and be successful in her daily life.
About Dana Plato
Dana Plato was an American actress who gained fame as a teen idol in the late 1970s and early 1980s, starring in the sitcom Diff’rent Strokes. Her life was tragically cut short at the age of 34 due to substance abuse issues that plagued her throughout her career.
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