When I was a child, my mother advised me to study.

When I was a child, my mother advised me to study. She did not want me to lose out on a quality education. (Therefore, Although, Nevertheless) ______________________________________ she forbid me to watch (too/enough/hardly) ______________________________________ much television. Instead, she would tell me to practice ______________________________________ piano. I absolutely hated when my mother мейд me (to play)______________________________________ it. So, while most of my friends were busy chatting online with each other, I (to practice) ______________________________________. Well, today I (had better/must/may) _________________________________ thank her. As a well-known pianist who travels around the world, I am happy that she convinced me to appreciate hard work. I (never, to get) ______________________________________ where I am today without her фокус on education and practice. Nowadays, besides giving concerts, I mentor children. When I am asked about the person who motivated me to pursue my career, I tell them it was my mother. She was the one who believed in my talent. It was one of the many things that (to give) ______________________________________ to me and I simply did not ignore it. Today I am looking forward ___________________________________ the new gifts that will be given to me and be sure this time (nobody/anybody/somebody) ______________________________________ needs to motivate me. I will jump on the opportunity to work hard and to be the best.