"And then before going back for my sophomore year, I decided to change my major to arts and sciences, and my dad cut a deal with me: He said if I'd quit school he'd pay my rent for the next three years, as if I were in school"
- Sarah Silverman
About this Quote
This quote by Sarah Silverman talks to the value of family and the power of negotiation. It shows that Sarah's dad was willing to negotiate with her in order to keep her in school. He was willing to pay her rent for the next three years if she would stop school and pursue a major in arts and sciences. This reveals that Sarah's daddy wanted to make a sacrifice in order to guarantee that his daughter had the ability to pursue her dreams. It likewise reveals that Sarah wanted to take a threat and make a change in order to pursue her enthusiasms. This quote speaks with the importance of family and the power of settlement in accomplishing one's goals.
This quote is written / told by Sarah Silverman somewhere between December 2, 1970 and today. She was a famous Comedian from USA.
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