Perhaps, if you knew then what you know now you would have done it differently. You are a different person today. Forgive yourself, and move on. ― Germany Kent

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I was actually pretty shy in school. My defense mechanism was to be the class clown. I remember getting into a lot of trouble for being disruptive, and I was brought in front of the headteacher, who said: 'What's going to happen to you; what are you going to do when you grow up?' and I said: 'Well, I'm obviously going to be a comedian.

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Work hard every day. No matter what your strengths and weaknesses, there's no substitute for hard work. — Hope Solo

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Perhaps because my background is theatrical, I have a great affinity with the classics. Hamlet has always been a character of great interest to me and a character I would really love to play. Or a character in a Tennessee Williams play, maybe Tom in 'The Glass Menagerie.

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. — Helen Keller

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I've always wanted to fight for people who didn't have arms. I've always wanted to speak up for people who don't have a voice. I've always wanted to protect people who couldn't protect themselves. It's my nature. It's my instinct. — Sophia Bush

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When people see your personality come out, they feel so good, like they actually know who you are.

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Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.

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Sometimes, when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place. — Unknown

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I wasn't actually in love, but I felt a sort of tender curiosity.

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