Quote by Joe Dante

I grew up in New Jersey and my father was a golf pro, so I was groomed for sports, but I wasn't very good, so my interests lay elsewhere.

I grew up in New Jersey and my father was a golf pro, so I w

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This quote highlights the speaker's personal background and how it influenced their interests. Growing up with a father who was a golf professional in New Jersey, they were expected to excel in sports. However, expressing a lack of talent, their interests naturally gravitated towards other areas outside of sports. It implies that despite societal expectations and familial influence, individuals can have unique passions and aptitudes that may not align with what is traditionally expected of them.

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