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I was never one of those people who thought, What I really want to do is direct. It never occurred to me
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"I was never one of those people who thought, 'What I really want to do is direct.' It never occurred to me"

- Joey Lauren Adams

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Joey Lauren Adams' quote speaks to the idea that not everybody is born with a clear vision of what they want to do in life. She implies that she never had a burning desire to direct, which it never even struck her as a possibility. This quote is a tip that it's fine to not have a clear path in life, which in some cases the very best chances come when we least expect them. It's important to remain open up to new possibilities and to be willing to take threats. Adams' quote is a suggestion that often the best opportunities come when we least anticipate them, which it's essential to remain open to new possibilities and take dangers. It's a suggestion that it's alright to not have a clear course in life, and that often the best chances come when we least anticipate them.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joey Lauren Adams somewhere between January 6, 1971 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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