Quote by Christina Applegate

I wasn't one to go out and buy a new car and stereo system and expensive clothes. My mom helped keep me grounded.

I wasn't one to go out and buy a new car and stereo system a

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This quote reflects the speaker's modest lifestyle and their resistance to indulging in material possessions. Despite the potential desires of acquiring luxuries like a new car, stereo system, or expensive clothing, the speaker holds a grounded perspective, largely attributed to the influence and guidance of their mother. This indicates that the speaker values simplicity and likely appreciates their mother's role in shaping their values and priorities.

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