My parents never condescended to me. As a child, I always sat at the head of our dinner table. I was always given a lot of responsibility. (Claire Danes)

My parents never condescended to me. As a child, I always sat at the head of our dinner table. I was always given a lot of responsibility.

Claire Danes

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