Quote by Bill Walton

I grew up in an non-athletic family, where my parents were interested in music, in literature, in education and art.

I grew up in an non-athletic family, where my parents were i

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This quote expresses the author's upbringing in a family that prioritized pursuits such as music, literature, education, and art, instead of athletics. It indicates that their parents fostered an environment that valued intellectual and artistic pursuits, potentially shaping the author's own interests and values as they grew up. The quote suggests that the non-athletic nature of the author's family was fundamental in creating an atmosphere centered around cultural and academic endeavors.

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