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You're watching your kids playing football, and you're not present. It's like the worst... it's horrible. I despise myself for it. I think it's a particularly male thing. Being present and in the moment with your kids is something a lot of men struggle with.
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"You're watching your kids playing football, and you're not present. It's like the worst... it's horrible. I despise myself for it. I think it's a particularly male thing. Being present and in the moment with your kids is something a lot of men struggle with."
— Andy Serkis #sportscompetition

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You're watching your kids playing football, and you're not present. It's like the worst... it's horrible. I despise myself for it. I think it's a particularly male thing. Being present and in the moment with your kids is something a lot of men struggle with. — Andy Serkis

About Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis was a Actor from United Kingdom (1964–2003).

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Who said "You're watching your kids playing football, and you're not present. It's like t…"?
This quote is attributed to Andy Serkis, a Actor from United Kingdom.
When did Andy Serkis live?
Andy Serkis lived from 1964 – 2003.
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