Quote by Steve Martin

I think I meant that, given the circumstances of my childhood, I had the illusion that it's easier to be alone. To have your relationships be casual and also to pose as a solitary person, because it was more romantic. You know, I was raised on the idea of the ramblin' man and the loner.

I think I meant that, given the circumstances of my childhoo

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their upbringing and how it shaped their conception of being alone. Due to difficult circumstances, they developed a belief that being alone is simpler and more alluring. They saw casual relationships and portraying oneself as a solitary individual as romantic, likely influenced by societal ideals like the myth of the independent, wandering person. The quote hints at the speaker's inclination to view relationships with detachment and isolation as preferable, perhaps as a coping mechanism from their past experiences.

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