Quote by Paul Lynde

I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.

I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonge

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual was deeply passionate about music and chose to participate in the choir of a church, despite their family's affiliation with a different religious institution. It implies that personal dedication and love for singing motivated them to engage in this activity, irrespective of their familial background or religious beliefs.

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By Paul Lynde

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