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My mother is an actress, and she used to drag me from theater to theater and reading to reading
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"My mother is an actress, and she used to drag me from theater to theater and reading to reading"

- Alicia Keys

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In this quote, Alicia Keys is describing her youth experiences with her mom, who was a starlet. She describes that her mom would typically take her to various theaters and readings, possibly for wedding rehearsals or performances. This suggests that her mom was very committed to her craft and wished to share it with her child. The use of the word "drag" indicates that Alicia may not have actually always enjoyed these getaways, however it likewise shows the strong influence her mother had on her. Overall, this quote highlights the close relationship in between Alicia and her mother, and the impact her mom's profession had on her own enthusiasm for the arts.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alicia Keys somewhere between January 25, 1981 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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