Quote by Neil Gaiman

I was the kind of kid whose parents would drop him off at the local town library on their way to work, and I'd go and work my way through the children's area.

I was the kind of kid whose parents would drop him off at th

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This quote suggests that as a child, the speaker's parents would leave them at the local town library while they went to work. The person would then spend time in the children's area of the library, engaging with books and reading material. This experience reflects the speaker's love for learning and curiosity, as they took advantage of the opportunity to explore the library and educate themselves.

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By Neil Gaiman

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