Quote by Christopher Walken

I think the fact that I was raised in show business, in New York City, in the '50s, that's affected my personality to the point that I'm a little different.

I think the fact that I was raised in show business, in New

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This quote suggests that the individual attributes their unique personality to a combination of factors: being brought up in the show business industry, living in bustling New York City, and experiencing life in the 1950s. Growing up in such an environment has had a lasting impact on their character, setting them apart to a certain extent from others.

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