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Quote by Laurence Fishburne

“Mine were informal mentors. They were all in my working life.”

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Laurence Fishburne is an accomplished American actor known for his remarkable performances in film and television. Born on July 30, 1961, he began his career in the 1980s and gained widespread recognition for his role in the film 'The Color Purple'. Fishburne is renowned for his diverse roles in various films, including 'Moses on the Nile', 'The Hobbit' series, and the 'Matrix' trilogy. more

“I had seen how in an instant, those you called friends could suddenly become tormentors, sniffing out a weakness or a difference, turning their own fear of ostracism into a weapon with which they could beat the victim away, afraid that being an outsider, and individual even, was somehow infectious.”

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Book:Anita and Me

Source: Anita and Me

“I was a theater dork in high school and did all the plays. My theater teacher in high school, Janet Spahr, was absolutely incredible and mentored me throughout school. She taught me a lot about relying on my instincts.”

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Author:Melissa Rauch

“Mentorship is critical for young people. Mentorship by others for my children is very high on my agenda.”

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Author:Peter Woo

“What can it matter to me, that I succeed or fail ? The undertaking is none of mine, if they want me to succeed I'll fail, and vice versa, so as not to be rid of my tormentors.”

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