"I grew up in a big Irish, Catholic family. My dad was a pretty rough guy. So one of my brothers left home when he was 15 and found his way to the gym. It gave me the opportunity to go and spend some time with him and work out in the gym"
- Gerry Cooney
About this Quote
Gerry Cooney's quote talks to the power of family and the importance of having an encouraging environment. Maturing in a large Irish Catholic family, Cooney's daddy was a hard guy. This led to one of his brothers leaving house at the age of 15. Nevertheless, this gave Cooney the chance to spend time with his brother and exercise in the fitness center. This experience showed Cooney the significance of having a supportive environment and the power of family. It likewise revealed him the value of having a place to go to leave the pressures of house life. The health club offered Cooney with a safe house and a location to grow and develop. Cooney's quote speaks to the power of household and the importance of having an encouraging environment.
This quote is written / told by Gerry Cooney somewhere between August 4, 1956 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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