Quote by Geoffrey Rush

You had to be into sport and, sad to say, I'm a traitor to my country because I don't have a sporting bone in my body.

You had to be into sport and, sad to say, I'm a traitor to m

Summary

In this quote, the speaker admits that they do not possess any interest or talent in sports, acknowledging themselves as a traitor to their country. They imply that being interested in and practicing sports is generally viewed as a commendable trait, possibly suggesting the societal expectation to engage in physical activities for national pride. The speaker's self-perceived deficiency in sporting abilities leads them to consider themselves as not living up to this expectation, thus labeling themselves as a traitor.

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By Geoffrey Rush

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