But, my dear, I knew when I was a baby what I wanted to do, and I’ll tell you, kiddo, if you don’t do what your heart tells you, you’ll never be real.
Meaning of the quote
When you're young, you already know what you want to do in life. If you don't listen to your heart and follow your dreams, you'll never truly be yourself. Shirley Booth, a famous American actress, believes that it's important to do what your heart tells you, even from a very young age, in order to become a real, authentic person.
About Shirley Booth
Shirley Booth was an acclaimed American actress who won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Tony Awards. She was best known for her roles on stage and in the popular sitcom Hazel, and her voice work in the animated Christmas special The Year Without a Santa Claus.
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