I hadn't been practicing or playing or anything. But that had been a vital part of my life.

Summary

This quote suggests that the absence of practicing or playing, which used to be an integral part of the speaker's life, has had a profound impact. It implies that these activities held great importance and meaning to the speaker, highlighting their absence as detrimental to their well-being. The quote conveys a sense of regret or longing for the lost role that practicing and playing used to play in the speaker's life.

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