Quote by Dean Norris

My dad was a singer in a band and neither of my parents went to college, and I ended up getting into Harvard and was the first person in my family that went to college and it happened to be Harvard.


My dad was a singer in a band and neither of my parents went

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This quote highlights the author's pride and sense of accomplishment for being the first person in their family to attend college, particularly Harvard. It emphasizes the contrast between their parents' occupations and education level and their own achievement. The quote suggests that the author's unique opportunity to attend an esteemed institution like Harvard went against the expectations set by their family background, inspiring a sense of pride and success.

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