Quote by Elisabeth Shue
My mom had started to go to work when I was nine or ten, so I was

My mom had started to go to work when I was nine or ten, so I was aware of women trying to find their own identities by working. But I was still influenced by men to such an extreme. I wanted to play their games and wanted to compete in their world and be like them. – Elisabeth Shue

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As the only girl growing up among three brothers, I was always afraid of being excluded. If there was a game to be played, a sport to be learned, a competition to join, I was on my feet and ready. I didnt spend much time alone for fear that Id miss out. – Elisabeth Shue

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I want to be involved with young people in some way. Teenagers. Because thats the most vulnerable time. I have a fantasy of becoming a teacher one day. – Elisabeth Shue

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Robert Kennedy was such an inspiring figure. His interest in politics seemed to come not from a desire for power, but from a need to help our society live up to its ideals. – Elisabeth Shue

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My mom used to say that Greek Easter was later because then you get stuff cheaper. – Amy Sedaris

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Well, my mom is single and weve both been single at the same time over the last ten years, so I really related to the bond between my character and Dianes. – Amanda Peet

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Something my mom taught me when I was little is that everything happens for a reason. – Shawn Johnson

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There are days when I struggle with wanting to be a full-time, stay-at-home mom, and feeling guilty about that because I work. – Tori Spelling

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