Quote by Julius Erving

I came from a broken home, so my mom was a major influence in my life.

I came from a broken home, so my mom was a major influence i

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This quote suggests that the speaker's childhood was marked by a family that was not whole or unified. Despite this difficult situation, the speaker highlights the significant impact their mother had on their life. It implies that the mother played a crucial role in shaping the speaker's values, beliefs, and personality, acting as a positive guiding figure despite the challenging circumstances in their upbringing.

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