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My actual childhood, as opposed to my adolescence, was not spent in London
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"My actual childhood, as opposed to my adolescence, was not spent in London"

- Peter Shaffer

About this Quote

Peter Shaffer's quote reflects his experience of growing up in two various areas. His childhood years was invested outside of London, while his teenage years was spent in the city. This recommends that his youth was invested in a more country or suburb, while his adolescence was spent in a much more metropolitan setting. This can be due to his household relocating to London when he was older, or it could be that he was sent out away to institution in London when he was a teen. Either way, the quote shows the comparison in between his two various experiences of maturing. It additionally suggests that his childhood years was extra calm and also ideal, while his adolescence was more disorderly and also fast-paced. This can be due to the different settings he experienced, or maybe due to the different stages of life he was in. In either case, the quote shows the comparison in between his 2 various experiences of growing up.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Peter Shaffer somewhere between May 15, 1926 and today. He/she was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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