When I was little, my mom tells me, I used to say things like, 'Mom do you hear the string section? Do you hear the string section?' And she would look at me and say, 'No honey, I don't know what you're talking about.'

Summary

This quote illustrates a fond childhood memory where the speaker, as a young child, possessed a heightened sense of imagination and perception. The child's reference to the "string section" suggests an imaginative mind capable of hearing instrumentation that isn't really present. It also highlights the disconnect between the child's vivid perception and the mother's inability to comprehend or share in this imaginative experience. The quote implies the innocence and wonder that often accompany a child's perspective, contrasting with the more practical and pragmatic outlook of adults.

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