About Quote by Scott Michael Foster
“I lived in Chicago until I was about 12, and then I moved to Dallas until I was 19. So I think both were probably the time right when I was about to get an accent, or I lost it right when I moved.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2012
He notes that moving between cities during adolescence altered his accent.
In simple terms: Changing cities can change or erase accents.
Key Takeaway
Embrace linguistic adaptability.
Themes
language
identity
migration
Mood
introspective
curious
Type
personal
career
When to use this quote
- acting auditions
- public speaking
- travel
- language learning
Key Concepts
accent acquisition
cultural adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does accent influence personal identity?
- Can actors control their speech for roles?
A Different Perspective
Accents may persist despite relocation due to early exposure.
