My mom was a ventriloquist and she always was throwing her voice. For ten years I thought the dog was telling me to kill my father.

Summary

This quote reflects a dark and humorous twist on the experience of growing up in a family with an unconventional profession. The speaker's mother, presumably a ventriloquist, consistently uses her skills to make it seem like the family dog is speaking. Due to this ongoing illusion, the speaker humorously confesses that they spent a decade believing the dog was urging them to commit an unthinkable act. It highlights the impact that parents' actions and abilities can have on a child's perceptions, even in unexpected and amusing ways.

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