"And friends of mine that had photography class in high school would develop the film and make prints and I'd take them back to the track and give 'em away or try and sell them. Much to my parents' dismay, I majored in photography in college"
- John Sexton
About this Quote
John Sexton's quote talks to his enthusiasm for photography. He was so enthusiastic about it that he pursued it as a major in college, much to his moms and dads' dismay. He started out taking photos at the track and giving them away or trying to sell them. His friends who had actually taken photography classes in high school would develop the film and make prints for him. This quote shows that John Sexton was figured out to pursue his passion for photography, even if it implied going against his parents' desires. He wanted to put in the effort and devotion to make his dreams come true. His story is a motivating one, revealing that with hard work and devotion, anything is possible.
This quote is written / told by John Sexton somewhere between September 29, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Educator from USA.
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