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“I think the tendency with parents is to make your kid not unlike the next kid but to overprotect and say, "My way's better than whatever you've got in mind." But by the time that tie's over that shoulder and they're drinking that obligatory brewski with the boys, it's like, Man, who are you people?”

Quote by Nick Tosches

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Nick Tosches is an American journalist renowned for his in-depth reporting on music, culture, and crime. His writing style is distinctive, often using vivid and detailed descriptions to portray complex characters and events. more

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