Quote by Johnny Vegas

I trained to be a priest - started to. I went to seminary school when I was 11. I wanted to be a priest, but when they told me I could never have sex, not even on my birthday, I changed my mind.

I trained to be a priest - started to. I went to seminary sc

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their decision to abandon their pursuit of becoming a priest. They initially aspired to become a priest and enrolled in seminary school at a young age. However, they decided to change their mind when they discovered that a life of celibacy was expected of them, even on their own birthday. This quote highlights the speaker's experience of realizing that the requirement of abstaining from sexual activity conflicted with their personal desires and ultimately led them to reconsider their vocational aspirations.

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