I didn’t have parents, so I lived in people’s homes… And because I grew up with no parental role models, I learned to become my own friend, eventually my own father and my own mother.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by American actor John Lone explains that he did not have parents when he was young, so he lived with different families. Without any parents or role models to guide him, he had to learn to be his own friend, and eventually, he had to become like a parent to himself, taking care of himself the way a mother or father would.
About John Lone
John Lone is a Chinese-American retired actor who starred in several high-profile films in the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, including the Academy Award-winning film The Last Emperor. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and the Independent Spirit Award for his performances.
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