A Quote by Monty Williams
The one thing that Pop taught me was to be myself.
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I began to see myself as someone who can help others understand diversity rather than feeling like a social outcast. Ellen taught me to not care about other people's opinions. She taught me to be truthful. She taught me to be free. I began to live my life in love and complete acceptance. For the first time I had truly accepted myself.
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I pop gum. My parents get so annoyed with me. I know my dad wishes he never taught me how to do that.
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