Quote by Lewis Grizzard

I grew up in a very large family in a very small house. I never slept alone until after I was married.

I grew up in a very large family in a very small house. I ne

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In this quote, the speaker highlights their experience of growing up in a cramped living situation with a large family. They emphasize that due to the limited space, they never had the opportunity to sleep alone before getting married. This suggests that the speaker's childhood was marked by a lack of personal space and privacy, as they were always surrounded by family members. The quote sheds light on the close-knit dynamics of the speaker's family and the impact it had on their upbringing.

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