Crew Quote by Shirley Temple
“I wanted to be in the FBI. I also wanted to be a pie salesman. It was so intense that the studio got the prop department to make a little pie wagon and they filled it with tarts. I wheeled it around the set and sold them to the crew. I was about eight years old. I always sold out and I didn't have to pay for them. It was a great deal.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV interview with Shirley Temple, 1990s
A child’s entrepreneurial spirit turned a simple prop into a profitable mini‑business on a movie set.
In simple terms: Kids can turn play into work and earn without cost.
Key Takeaway
Leverage creativity to create value.
Themes
creativity
entrepreneurship
play
resourcefulness
Mood
joyful
inspired
nostalgic
Type
anecdotal
motivational
When to use this quote
- school sets
- family gatherings
- summer camps
- community events
Key Concepts
Childhood entrepreneurship
improvisation
learning by doing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn a hobby into a small income stream?
- What resources do you have that others overlook?
A Different Perspective
May lack sustainability or scalability in adult contexts.
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