Quote by Steven Wright

When I was little, my grandfather used to make me stand in acloset for five minutes without moving. He said it was elevatorpractice.

When I was little, my grandfather used to make me stand in a

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This quote suggests that the speaker's grandfather used a unique method to teach them how to remain calm and composed in challenging situations. Making the speaker stand in a closet without moving for five minutes mimicked the experience of being in an elevator, which can sometimes be uncomfortable or claustrophobic. Through this training, the grandfather aimed to prepare the speaker to handle such situations with patience and resilience, ultimately teaching them the importance of maintaining composure in difficult circumstances.

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