Posted by Angielala on March 1, 2004, at 9:47:00
In reply to kids of the famous? (and its impact), posted by inthegloaming on March 1, 2004, at 8:41:55
You need to remember you are your own person and that you aren't your mother. Perhaps you have some of her traits, but know that you get to be anyone you want- you get to be yourself...
When people act andspeak as if they knew her, or you, know that it's only their admiration that makes them this way. Soooo many people who have never had any real experience with being close to someone in the public eye have a hard time recognizing that people in the public eye are just people.
Start finding out who you are, what you want to do, your passions. Never forget where you came from and the wisdom you gained from your mother, but don't get caught in her shadow- you have a lot to give this world too :)
> this is a call-out to any children of well-known parents. my mum (now deceased) was quite reviered in her field and i'm still sorting out how her 'fame' affects me--her fans send me thinks, speak of her like a friend, she pops in magazine/newspaper articles... just wondering if anyone else can speak to the experience, as i'm young and want to know how it carries with you throughout your life.
> thanks!
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