Quote by Emily Mortimer

I'm physically completely mal-coordinated. My best friend used to make me run for the bus just to give herself a quick, cheap laugh because I definitely don't have that sophisticated cool thing down.

I'm physically completely mal-coordinated. My best friend us

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In this quote, the individual expresses their lack of physical coordination, admitting that they are clumsy and not adept at certain tasks. They mention their best friend taking advantage of this by making them run for the bus, finding amusement in their lack of grace. The quote highlights the speaker's self-awareness of not possessing a certain level of sophistication or coolness typically associated with physical coordination and smoothness.

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