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“I turned down a movie this summer because it was nine weeks in Vancouver and my oldest daughter is 14. I've got four more summers with her. I'm not giving away nine weeks of her summer to go do a silly movie.” quote by Jeff Foxworthy
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“I turned down a movie this summer because it was nine weeks in Vancouver and my oldest daughter is 14. I've got four more summers with her. I'm not giving away nine weeks of her summer to go do a silly movie.”

Jeff Foxworthy

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 1998

Family time outweighs career opportunities; prioritize relationships over fleeting fame.

In simple terms: Family > career.

Key Takeaway

Choose family moments.

Themes

family priorities career

Mood

warm reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • planning
  • life choices

Key Concepts

work‑life balance values

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to negotiate work and family?
  • What sacrifices are worth making?
A Different Perspective

Career may offer security.

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