Quote by Drew Barrymore

I grew up in a family that was multifaceted, sexually oriented, and pretty much open to everything. And because I was working, my friends were all adults. I had a tough time going to different schools because people knew me from films and I was the fat child who got beaten up every day.

I grew up in a family that was multifaceted, sexually orient

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This quote reflects on the author's unique upbringing in a family that was diverse in terms of sexual orientation and open-mindedness. The author also mentions being surrounded by adults due to their work, thereby lacking a typical peer group during their childhood. The quote further speaks to the author's struggles with bullying in different schools, where they were identified as a prominent child actor and subjected to constant physical abuse. Overall, the quote highlights the challenges faced by the author during their early life, both in terms of their family dynamics and their experiences with peers.

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