“I don't know where this pressure came from. I can't blame my parents because it has always felt internal. Like any other parent, my mother celebrated the A grades and the less-than-A grades she felt there was no need to tell anybody about. But not acknowledging the effort that ended in a less than perfect result impacted me as a child. If I didn't win, then we wouldn't tell anyone that I had even competed to save us the embarrassment of acknowledging that someone else was better. Keeping the secret made me think that losing was something to be ashamed of, and that unless I was sure I was going to be the champion there was no point in trying. And there was certainly no point to just having fun.”
Quote by Portia de Rossi
Work
Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain
This novel delves into the psychological and emotional turmoil of its central character, examining the consequences of their actions and the weight of their choices. more
Author
Portia de Rossi
Portia de Rossi (born January 31, 1973) is an Australian-American actress best known for her roles as Nelle Porter on 'Ally McBeal' and Lindsay Bluth Fünke on 'Arrested Development.' She married comedian and TV host Ellen DeGeneres in 2008. She authored the memoir 'Unbearable Lightness' in 2010, chronicling her life and career journey. A prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, she has been vocal about marriage equality and various charitable causes. more
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