However, this accident radically changed her life. According to Marlène Schaff, this tragedy allowed her to see life differently and make decisions for her future. “At 14, I already knew that I wanted to go and live in America to speak English. And, at 20, I found myself doing the opposite of what my heart told me. It took a car accident to set my mind straight,” she admits. Clearly, this car accident allowed Marlène Schaff to realize her dreams and be completely fulfilled.