Well, I didn’t really admit that I anywhere until my daughter started school and I knew I couldn’t pull up and leave when I felt like it.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by actress Diane Lane suggests that she didn't fully acknowledge or commit to her responsibilities until her daughter started school. Once her daughter began attending school, Diane realized she couldn't simply abandon her duties whenever she wanted to, as she had done before. The quote highlights how becoming a parent can make someone more accountable and less able to simply leave or escape their commitments, especially once their child reaches a certain age and stage of life.
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