Quote by Jo Brand

I made a supreme effort not to do that thing that parents do, which is to bore people without children to death by going on and on about how funny their children are, so there's none of that hopefully.

I made a supreme effort not to do that thing that parents do

Summary

In this quote, the speaker emphasizes their conscious effort to not become the typical parent who overly indulges in talking about their children to those without kids. They express their intention of avoiding boring others with endless stories about their child's humor and antics, implying that they respect the interests and boundaries of those who are not parents. By addressing this right off the bat, they aim to create a conversation that caters to a broader audience and avoids alienating or tiring out non-parent listeners.

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By Jo Brand

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