"I grew up close to Melbourne, about two hours outside, on Phillip Island. It's really small; it's kind of a little summer beach town"
- Liam Hemsworth
About this Quote
In this quote, actor Liam Hemsworth is explaining his youth and childhood in Australia. He points out that he matured near Melbourne, a major city in Australia, but not straight in it. Instead, he lived about two hours beyond the city on Phillip Island. He describes the island as being little and compares it to a summertime beach town, indicating that it is a popular getaway. This gives insight into Hemsworth's youth, growing up in an easygoing and unwinded environment surrounded by nature and the beach. It likewise highlights the contrast in between the bustling city life of Melbourne and the slower pace of life on Phillip Island.
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