Quote by Ben Affleck

My mother gets all mad at me if I stay in a hotel. I'm 31-years-old, and I don't want to sleep on a sleeping bag down in the basement. It's humiliating.

My mother gets all mad at me if I stay in a hotel. I'm 31-ye

Summary

This quote expresses frustration and a desire for independence. The speaker, who is 31 years old, reveals their mother's disapproval when they choose to stay in a hotel rather than sleep in the basement on a sleeping bag. Being criticized about their choice of accommodations humiliates them, as they feel it undermines their autonomy and adult status. The quote highlights the speaker's need to assert their independence and escape from a potentially stifling or condescending home environment.

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By Ben Affleck

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