Quote by Sherri Shepherd

When I go back to family reunions everybody goes, 'Hey cousin! Hey Auntie!' And I'm like, 'Okay I don't know you, I have no idea who you are.' I am auntie and cousin for so many and even the ones in prison call me collect. And I'll be like, 'Which of my family members are giving you this phone number?'

When I go back to family reunions everybody goes, 'Hey cousi

Summary

In this quote, the speaker discusses their experience at family reunions, highlighting the disconnect they feel with distant relatives. The speaker expresses their surprise and confusion when people enthusiastically greet them as "cousin" or "auntie" despite not being familiar with them. The speaker remarks on their extensive family network, even including incarcerated relatives who reach out to them for phone calls. This quote reveals the speaker's sense of detachment from their extended family and their curiosity about who within the family circle is providing their contact information to others.

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