Quote by Jan de Bont

I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She was always in control of her life.

I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She

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This quote suggests that the speaker had a mother who possessed great determination and control over her own life. The speaker fondly admires their mother's strong will and expresses a deep affection for her. It implies that the mother had a strong sense of autonomy and was capable of making decisions and taking charge of her own actions, which left a lasting impression on the speaker.

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By Jan de Bont

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