"I played Baby New Year. When everybody started hollering and throwing confetti, I thought it was for me"
- Frederick Kelly
About this Quote
This quote by Frederick Kelly is an amusing reflection on his childhood experience of playing Baby New Year. He was likely a kid when he was selected to play the function of Baby New Year, and when the crowd started to cheer and toss confetti, he was likely filled with pleasure and excitement, thinking that the event was for him. This quote speaks to the innocence of youth, and how kids often take things at stated value. It likewise speaks with the delight of being commemorated and the feeling of being special, even if it is only for a moment. It is a suggestion to value the moments of happiness and event, no matter how little.
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