"Growing up, being watched from the outside... it's kind of very taxing and maybe I should just do some kind of manual labor-it might be more relaxing. But I can't, it's not in my nature"

In this quote, actress Jennifer Connelly reviews her experience of growing up in the public eye. She expresses how being continuously observed and judged by others can be emotionally draining and frustrating. Connelly even recommends that she may discover more peace and relaxation in an easier, more physical task, but acknowledges that it goes against her natural disposition. This quote highlights the pressure and examination that comes with fame and the struggle to preserve a sense of self in the middle of it. It also speaks to the concept that our innate nature and passions can not be easily altered or reduced.