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Even though I love my mother, I didnt want to make an idealized portrait of her. Im fascinated more by her defects - the
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"Even though I love my mother, I didn't want to make an idealized portrait of her. I'm fascinated more by her defects - they are funnier than her other qualities"

- Pedro Almodovar

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This quote by Pedro Almodovar speaks with the complexity of familial relationships. Even though Almodovar enjoys his mother, he is more interested in her defects and imperfections than her favorable qualities. This recommends that Almodovar is not looking to create an idealized version of his mom, but rather a more realistic and honest representation. It likewise implies that Almodovar finds his mom's defects amusing, which could be a method of handling the challenging feelings that include caring someone who is imperfect. This quote speaks with the idea that household relationships are typically complicated which it is possible to enjoy somebody despite their defects. Almodovar's quote is a tip that it is very important to accept and embrace the imperfections of those we love, and to discover pleasure in the distinct qualities that make them who they are.

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Spain Flag This quote is written / told by Pedro Almodovar somewhere between September 24, 1949 and today. He was a famous Director from Spain. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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