Milan Murray Quotes
born 1974 South Africa
Margaretha Murray (stage name Milan Murray) (30 October 1974) is a South African actress and writer.
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I learn a lot from my children. I learn about my own shortcomings and where I can still grow
I'm grateful that I get to be their mother
It was the start of a new year and I was ready for a new challenge
Stories have always been an important part of my life; it's how I make sense of what happens to me. So I started using stories to help my children make sense of their own stories
In my twenties, I was extremely ambitious, and very excited to write my life story. A fellow actor and mentor even told me one day that my drive would be the end of me
It's wonderful to have two teenagers in the house, it's a privilege to see them grow and develop
Parenting is about relationships. In fact, that's the crux of parenting, and that's my focus
In the past 18 months, we have been forced to disconnect and now, more than ever, we realise how important connection is and how important people are
I'm comfortable with who I am. I know my limitations, but I also have enough confidence to challenge them
The message is the same throughout: I see you. I know where you are and I'm thinking of you
Such a commitment doesn't have to be big and significant. We just have to make sure we keep seeing each other
My story is ultimately much more than I could have planned
I now know that one can plan and control certain things, but that it is good to sometimes stand back and allow your story to unfold on its own
With a reality series, unlike with a drama, you have to develop a story from what's happening in front of you. There's no script. You also have to package what you have in such a way that it's a faithful representation of what's happening, and something that the viewers can enjoy
I always knew that the teenage years could be a challenging time. But when my children were still in primary school, I realised that they already had to face many challenges
I believe that I should live a conscious life. That I should be quiet regularly so that the noise of life does not determine who I am and where I am going. I want to be aware of where I can still grow, where I can contribute, and where I can make a difference
I believe that I am not simply on earth to exist. I want to leave a mark – in the lives of children, in my community, and also in the larger world