Meryl Streep is one of the most famous and accomplished actors of all time. Born in New Jersey in 1949, Streep actually started out considering opera, but soon fell in love with theatre. She studied drama at Vassar College before graduating from the Yale School of Drama with an M.F.A. in 1975; it only took her three years to earn her first Oscar nomination (for 1978's "The Deer Hunter"). That was her first of a whopping 21 Academy Award nominations, making her the most-nominated actor in Oscars history. That's in addition to her 33 Golden Globe nominations (another all-time record), six Emmy nominations, and so much more.
Streep has clearly put in a lot of work to accomplish all that she's done, and it's hard to imagine something she can't do. Whatever your goals in life, it's easy to wonder how Streep got to where she is today, and easier to want the recipe for that success to cook up yourself. However, you might be surprised by her answers when she shared her thoughts on the subject, and that's why Streep's take on success and building confidence is today's quote of the day.
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During a chat with Michelle Obama for More magazine in 2015, Meryl Streep said (via People), "It's a good thing to imagine yourself doing something you think you can't. I do that every day because, basically, if I had it my way, I'd just stay home and think about what I'm having for supper." Streep explained that, while this may not be apparent to fans, it actually isn't in her nature to put herself out there and be confident, ambitious, and vulnerable.

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