It's almost a blessing when we meet people who naturally want to do the sort of things that are in high demand in society. What a gift to do that, as opposed to other people who would say, 'I want to be a novelist but actually I have to be an accountant.' Alain de Botton, writer
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-British writer and philosopher known for his popular books on philosophy and self-help.
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I went into science, ending up with a Ph.D. in cell biology, but along the way I found out that experimental science involves many hours and days and nights of laboratory work, which is a lot like washing dishes, only a little more challenging. I was too impatient, and maybe a little too sloppy, for it. Barbara Ehrenreich, writer
Barbara Ehrenreich is an American author and political activist known for her non-fiction books on social issues, including poverty, inequality, and healthcare.
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UFC, definitely not - I do not think that is a fit for me. I am looking forward to seeing CM Punk's UFC debut, and I hope he does really well. But it is not something that I want to do. Cesaro, wrestler
Cesaro is a professional wrestler from Switzerland who currently performs for WWE.
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My dad is a bank president and my mom was an accountant and they didn't think that seeking the life of a freelance writer was very practical, you see. Of course, I was just as determined to do it. Kevin J. Anderson, writer
Kevin J. Anderson is an American science fiction and fantasy author who has written over 140 books, including novels in the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes.
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A lot of parents tell their children that if they want to be an actor, that's fine, but they should do something else first, so they've got something to fall back on. It doesn't work like that, as far as I'm concerned. Ewan McGregor, actor
Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor known for his roles in films such as Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!, and the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
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I would much prefer to be a judge than a coal miner because of the absence of falling coal. Peter Cook, writer
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