The speaker talks about their desire to leave home and pursue an acting career, which was their one true love. Despite failing the audition for the acting course at Trinity University, they remained determined.
The speaker shares a personal story of experiencing rejection for the first time and how her mother helped her overcome it. Despite being successful in many areas of her life, not getting into a desired course left her feeling like a failure.
The speaker reflects on how not getting into a university in Ireland allowed her to chart her own path and gain independence from the expectations that come with her background.