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I wanted to have a political career. I thought studying political science would be the best way to achieve it.

If I wasn't serving in Congress, I've always wanted to be a high school teacher. Specifically, I want to teach a course on modern American history and use Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury as a primary text.

I have an activist's desire to improve people's lives.

I wanted to be a teacher.

I have lectured at the U.N. and travelled widely, giving lectures on human rights and gender inequalities in universities. But this is a life I do not wish to live. I don't want to be a showcase, I want to be in a battlefield where I can stand beside the oppressed and the poor.

I want to be an author.

I think eventually I want to become a teacher, like my father wanted to be, and hopefully positively influence the next generation.

I was a political science major in college and dreamed of being a diplomat.

When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.

I don't want to spend all my time working as an activist. I don't get satisfaction out of it. I'd rather be doing something else. I'm a musician.