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The most surprising thing for my mother and father was when I was actually earning more money than them by the time I was about 18. They thought I was going to be the ne'er do well, who they'd have to keep worrying about.
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"The most surprising thing for my mother and father was when I was actually earning more money than them by the time I was about 18. They thought I was going to be the ne'er do well, who they'd have to keep worrying about."
— Diane Cilento #familyparenting #moneywealth

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The most surprising thing for my mother and father was when I was actually earning more money than them by the time I was about 18. They thought I was going to be the ne'er do well, who they'd have to keep worrying about. — Diane Cilento

About Diane Cilento

Diane Cilento was a Actress from Australia (1932–2011).

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This quote is attributed to Diane Cilento, a Actress from Australia.
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Diane Cilento lived from 1932 – 2011.
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