Quote by Joseph Jarman

I hadn't been practicing or playing or anything. But that had been a vital part of my life.

I hadn't been practicing or playing or anything. But that ha

Summary

This quote suggests that the absence of practicing or playing, which used to be an integral part of the speaker's life, has had a profound impact. It implies that these activities held great importance and meaning to the speaker, highlighting their absence as detrimental to their well-being. The quote conveys a sense of regret or longing for the lost role that practicing and playing used to play in the speaker's life.

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By Joseph Jarman

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