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I had a heartbreaking experience when I was 9. I always wanted to be a guard. The most wonderful girl in the world was a
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"I had a heartbreaking experience when I was 9. I always wanted to be a guard. The most wonderful girl in the world was a guard. When I got polio and then went back to school, they made me a guard. A teacher took away my guard button"

- Francis Ford Coppola

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In this quote, Francis Ford Coppola reviews a painful memory from his childhood. At the age of 9, he had a strong desire to end up being a guard, most likely motivated by a lady he admired who held that position. Nevertheless, his dreams were shattered when he contracted polio. Regardless of his health problem, he returned to school and was provided the role of a guard. This might have been a source of pride and convenience for him throughout a difficult time. However, his delight was brief as an instructor eliminated his guard button, potentially due to his disease. This experience may have left an enduring impact on Coppola, highlighting the unfairness and disappointment of life.

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Francis Ford Coppola This quote is written / told by Francis Ford Coppola somewhere between April 7, 1939 and today. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 36 other quotes.

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