Quote by Dave Mustaine

My mom and dad got divorced when I was very young, and growing up in a family where the head of the household wasn't a man made a big difference.

My mom and dad got divorced when I was very young, and growi

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This quote expresses how the experience of having divorced parents as a child, especially with a mother as the head of the household, greatly impacted the speaker's life. It highlights the significance of a non-traditional household dynamic, suggesting that it shaped their perspective or upbringing in a meaningful way.

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By Dave Mustaine

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