Quote by Charles Kuralt

I suppose I was a little bit of what would be called today a nerd. I didn't have girlfriends, and really I wasn't a very social boy.

I suppose I was a little bit of what would be called today a

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In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that they might have exhibited traits commonly associated with being a "nerd." They admit to lacking romantic relationships and not being particularly socially adept during their youth. By describing themselves in this way, they imply that they were more interested in intellectual pursuits or solitary activities rather than actively engaging in social interactions.

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