Quote by Drew Carey

The Marines was a fresh start - that is why they shave your head. I wish they would let you change your name.

The Marines was a fresh start - that is why they shave your

Summary

This quote suggests that joining the Marines is seen as a new beginning, symbolized by the act of shaving one's head. The speaker desires a complete transformation, to the extent that he wishes he could change his name as well. This could imply a desire to leave behind one's past identity and start afresh with a new sense of belonging and purpose within the Marines.

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By Drew Carey

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