"My life isn't that dramatic. My dad really loves me, he just can't talk on the phone. He's too crippled and shy, and that's almost harder. He's there and he loves me, and I try and try and try, it's just impossible to have a relationship"
- Joey Lauren Adams
About this Quote
In this quote, Joey Lauren Adams is assessing her relationship with her father. She acknowledges that her life may not be filled with dramatic occasions, however that does not suggest it's without its challenges. She discusses that her daddy enjoys her deeply, but struggles to interact with her over the phone due to his physical limitations and shyness. This makes it challenging for them to have a close relationship, despite her continuous efforts to get in touch with him. Adams expresses the disappointment and sadness she feels over this barrier, as she longs for a deeper connection with her daddy.
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