Quote by Neil Peart

I had spindly little ankles, and growing up in Canada, I couldn't skate. I was no good at any sports so was very much a pariah through those adolescent years.


I had spindly little ankles, and growing up in Canada, I cou

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This quote describes the speaker's experience growing up in Canada and feeling left out during their adolescent years. Specifically, they mention having delicate ankles and being unable to skate, which made them feel inadequate in terms of sports. As a result, they felt like an outsider or social outcast due to their lack of athletic abilities.

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By Neil Peart
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