Quote by Gerry Cooney

I grew up in a big Irish, Catholic family. My dad was a pretty rough guy. So one of my brothers left home when he was 15 and found his way to the gym. It gave me the opportunity to go and spend some time with him and work out in the gym.

I grew up in a big Irish, Catholic family. My dad was a pret

Summary

This quote highlights the personal background and family dynamics that influenced the speaker's journey to the gym. Coming from a large Irish Catholic family with a tough father, one of the speaker's brothers left home at a young age and sought solace in the gym. This granted the speaker the chance to bond with their brother and also discover the gym as a shared space for working out and spending quality time together. The gym consequently played a significant role in their personal growth and familial relationships.

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By Gerry Cooney

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