Quote by Spalding Gray

I fantasize about going back to high school with the knowledge I have now. I would shine. I would have a good time, I would have a girlfriend. I think that's where a lot of my pain comes from. I think I never had any teenage years to go back to.

I fantasize about going back to high school with the knowled

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In this quote, the speaker expresses a longing to relive their high school years with the wisdom and experience they possess now. They believe that armed with their current knowledge, they would excel, have a great social life, and possibly even have a romantic relationship. The pain they feel stems from the sense that they missed out on the typical teenage years and the opportunities for growth and enjoyment that often accompany that phase of life.

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By Spalding Gray

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