I feel lucky because I was a nerd, which I talk about in the book, but I had academic success, so through that, because that's what my parents put a great deal of value on, I had a great childhood because I sort of fulfilled the expectations of being good at school.

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on feeling fortunate due to their identity as a nerd, as it led to academic success. They explain how this success aligned with their parents' values and shaped their childhood positively. By meeting the expectations placed upon them to excel academically, the speaker believes they were able to have a fulfilling and enjoyable upbringing.

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