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When I was eight years old I went to visit my brother who was working on a movie of the week with my mother and I saw ho
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"When I was eight years old I went to visit my brother who was working on a movie of the week with my mother and I saw how much fun he was having and I decided I wanted to try it too"

- Mackenzie Astin

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Mackenzie Astin's quote talks to the power of motivation and the importance of good example. At the age of eight, Astin was exposed to the world of acting through his bro's deal with a film of the week. Seeing his bro having a good time and enjoying his work, Astin was inspired to try it himself. This quote talks to the power of having a positive good example in one's life, and how it can form and affect our choices. It also talks to the importance of having a supportive household, as Astin's mom existed to provide the chance for him to experience his sibling's work. Astin's quote is a suggestion of the significance of having positive influences in our lives, and how they can shape our decisions and our future.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mackenzie Astin somewhere between May 12, 1973 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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