Quotes about "Youth & Coming of Age"

The ancient world is always accessible, no matter what culture you come from. I remember when I was growing up in India and I read the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey.' ”

I grew up in Kolkata in a traditional family. We had friends who lived in mansions just like the one in 'Oleander Girl.' Growing up, I was fascinated by the old house and the old Bengal lifestyle. ”

I'm too careful with money - comes out of being poor for several years while growing up. ”

What I found about 'Nashville' coming in is it's about these small performances. It can be on a big stage but detailed, small, heartfelt, real performances from musicians and singers. So if you try to do something bloated or showy, the directors dial us in and let us know. ”

I don't care about age very much. I think back to the old people I knew when I was growing up, and they always seemed larger than life. ”

I think back to the old people I knew when I was growing up, and they always seemed larger than life. ”

Man, I love coming home. St. Louis is actually hard to capture. ”

The art world seems so much bigger than it was when I was growing up. ”

Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. ”

I knew I did not want to be a doctor; my parents kept talking to me about that. I wanted to be an NBA player, but around freshman and sophomore year, I stopped growing, so that was the end of that. ”