Quote by Nick Offerman

It's funny, growing up there was never anybody around me with any kind of artistic bent.

It's funny, growing up there was never anybody around me wit

Summary

This quote reflects on the irony of the speaker's upbringing, where they did not have anyone with artistic inclinations around them. Despite their lack of exposure to creativity, the speaker finds humor in the fact that they themselves may have developed an artistic sensibility. It highlights the notion that artistic passions can emerge unexpectedly, even in environments that seem devoid of artistic influence.

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