Quote by Gracie Allen

When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half.

When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year

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This quote humorously expresses how surprising and overwhelming the experience of being born was for the speaker. It suggests that the shock was so intense that it rendered the speaker speechless for a significant amount of time, emphasizing the profound impact of their birth on their consciousness and ability to communicate.

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