Quote by Caroll Shelby

I don't think I'm a celebrity. I'm just a guy from east Texas who loves cars and airplanes.

I don't think I'm a celebrity. I'm just a guy from east Texa

Summary

In this quote, the speaker (presumably a well-known individual) rejects the label of being a celebrity and instead identifies themselves as an average person with simple passions. They humbly describe themselves as "just a guy from east Texas" who finds joy in cars and airplanes. By distancing themselves from the notion of celebrity, the speaker highlights their down-to-earth nature and suggests that their interests and background define them more than any fame or recognition they may have achieved.

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By Caroll Shelby

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