"I was the fattest baby in Clark County, Arkansas. They put me in the newspaper. It was like a prize turnip"
- Billy Bob Thornton
About this Quote
This quote by Billy Bob Thornton is a funny reflection on his childhood. He is referring to a time when he was the fattest infant in Clark County, Arkansas, and his moms and dads were so happy that they put his picture in the newspaper. He compares himself to a reward turnip, which is a veggie that is frequently grown in gardens and is a sign of abundance and prosperity. This quote is a lighthearted method of reflecting on his childhood and the pride his moms and dads had in him. It also functions as a pointer that we ought to all take pride in our accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem. Thornton's quote is a reminder that we ought to all take happiness in the little things in life and value the people who have supported us along the way.
This quote is written / told by Billy Bob Thornton somewhere between August 4, 1955 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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