Quote by Lisa Loeb

When I grew up we had gym at school, two or three dance classes after school, ice skating lessons, and all sorts of sports at our finger tips. We weren't glued to computers because they didn't exist, so being active was all we knew.

When I grew up we had gym at school, two or three dance clas

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This quote emphasizes the speaker's childhood experience filled with physical activities and limited technology. With gym classes, dance sessions, sports, and ice skating lessons readily available, the speaker did not rely on computers for entertainment. The quote suggests that as physical activity was the norm, being active was a natural part of their upbringing.

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By Lisa Loeb

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