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For a kid whos lost his mom and all the rage and grief that no one was able to talk out of me, football was a very thera
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"For a kid who's lost his mom and all the rage and grief that no one was able to talk out of me, football was a very therapeutic sport. Very"

- Jon Hamm

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In this quote, star Jon Hamm reviews his individual experience with football and how it functioned as a restorative outlet for him. He mentions the loss of his mom and the extreme feelings of anger and grief that he had a hard time to reveal. Despite not having the ability to talk about these feelings with anyone, football provided him with a sense of healing and release. It permitted him to direct his emotions into something physical and productive. This quote highlights the power of sports and how they can function as a form of treatment for individuals going through difficult times.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jon Hamm somewhere between March 10, 1971 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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