Quote by Helena Bonham Carter

I was a mixture of being incredibly old for my age and incredibly backwards. I was born quite old, but then I stopped growing. I lived with my mum and dad till I was 30.

I was a mixture of being incredibly old for my age and incre

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This quote highlights the speaker's unusual progression through life. They describe themselves as being "incredibly old for my age" in the sense that they seemed mature or wise beyond their years. However, they also assert that they were "incredibly backwards," suggesting a lack of progress or development. They explain this paradox by stating that they were born with a certain level of maturity, but then ceased growing or advancing, both physically and emotionally. Additionally, they emphasize their unconventional living situation, staying with their parents until the age of 30, further underscoring their unique life path.

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