"Being Puerto Rican, born and raised on the streets of New York, you go, 'Wow, you're still friends with your ex, man? Really? That's weird.' I don't play that"
- Marc Anthony
About this Quote
In this quote, Marc Anthony is revealing his point of view as a Puerto Rican who grew up in the hard environment of New York City. He is shocked by the idea of remaining pals with an ex-partner, as it goes against his cultural standards and personal beliefs. He highlights this by stating "Wow" and questioning the other individual's actions with "Really? That's odd." He then makes it clear that he does not participate in such habits, specifying "I don't play that." This quote showcases the strong impact of culture and upbringing on one's mindsets and behaviors, and how it can vary from individual to person.
This quote is written / told by Marc Anthony somewhere between September 16, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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