Quote by Jim Carrey

My mother was a professional sick person she took a lot of pain pills. There are many people like that. It's just how they are used to getting attention. I always remember she's the daughter of alcoholics who'd leave her alone at Christmas time.

My mother was a professional sick person she took a lot of p

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This quote highlights the narrator's perspective on their mother, who they perceive as a "professional sick person" reliant on pain medication for attention. It suggests that some individuals develop a habitual pattern of seeking attention due to past experiences, such as being neglected by alcoholic parents during important occasions like Christmas. The quote demonstrates the narrator's understanding of their mother's background and reflects their observation of how certain behaviors can stem from past wounds.

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