Quote by Lee Westwood

Listen, everything I did in my childhood was competitive. Everything we did my dad made it into a game to win. We used to drive my mum nuts.

Listen, everything I did in my childhood was competitive. Ev

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This quote suggests that the individual had a competitive upbringing, where their father turned everything into a competition. This excessive focus on winning created a lively and spirited atmosphere in their household, but it also caused frustration for their mother. This short explanation highlights how competition played a significant role in shaping the individual's childhood experiences and dynamics within their family.

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By Lee Westwood

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