Quote by George Clooney

I grew up in the world of bad television, on my dad's sets and then as a young schmuck on dating shows and so on.

I grew up in the world of bad television, on my dad's sets a

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their upbringing and early experiences in the world of television. They mention being surrounded by "bad television" while growing up, as their father worked on television sets. Later on, they describe their own participation in dating shows and similar programs, suggesting a less than favorable opinion of the content they were involved in. This quote highlights the speaker's personal background in television and their negative perception of the quality of programming they were exposed to.

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By George Clooney

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