"Most of my friends surfed, so we would go before school, after school - literally, whenever we could"
- Liam Hemsworth
About this Quote
In this quote, actor Liam Hemsworth is describing his experience growing up near the beach and how surfing was a huge part of his life. He discusses that the majority of his pals also surfed, so they would often go browsing together. The phrase "before school, after school - literally, whenever we could" suggests that they were extremely committed to browsing and would make time for it whenever possible, even if it implied getting up early or pursuing school. This quote highlights the passion and dedication that Hemsworth and his buddies had for surfing, and how it was a routine part of their everyday routine.
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