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I used to draw a lot. If my mother would ask me to do something else, Id have a hairy conniption. Id just go crazy
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"I used to draw a lot. If my mother would ask me to do something else, I'd have a hairy conniption. I'd just go crazy"

- Jim Carrey

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This quote by Jim Carrey talks to his passion for drawing. He was so passionate about it that if his mother asked him to do something else, he would become mad. He would have a "hairy conniption," which is a phrase used to describe somebody who is having a fit of rage. This expression indicates that Jim Carrey was so mad that his hair was standing on end. He was so enthusiastic about drawing that he would go nuts if he was asked to do something else. This quote speaks to Jim Carrey's dedication to his craft and his enthusiasm for art. It also shows how crucial it is to follow your passions and to not let anybody stand in the way of your dreams.

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Jim Carrey This quote is written / told by Jim Carrey somewhere between January 17, 1962 and today. He was a famous Comedian from Canada. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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