I always dreamed of being Maria in The Sound of Music.

Meaning of the quote

Victoria Jackson, a famous American comedian, says that she always wanted to pretend to be Maria, the main character in the classic musical movie The Sound of Music. This shows that even talented people like Victoria can have dreams and aspirations, just like young students do. It's normal to have goals and wishes, even if they seem hard to achieve at first.

About Victoria Jackson

Victoria Jackson is an American actress and comedienne who was a cast member on the hit TV show Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1992. She was born on August 2, 1959 and has had a successful career in comedy and acting.

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