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I didn't know I was poor, growing up, because everyone was in the same boat. I couldn't have bikes. It never really bothered me, but I could have any book. I loved school; I loved learning. Yeah, I never cared for possessions. I still don't, really.
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"I didn't know I was poor, growing up, because everyone was in the same boat. I couldn't have bikes. It never really bothered me, but I could have any book. I loved school; I loved learning. Yeah, I never cared for possessions. I still don't, really."
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I didn't know I was poor, growing up, because everyone was in the same boat. I couldn't have bikes. It never really bothered me, but I could have any book. I loved school; I loved learning. Yeah, I never cared for possessions. I still don't, really. — Ricky Gervais

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Ricky Gervais was a Writer from United Kingdom (1961–2003).

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Who said "I didn't know I was poor, growing up, because everyone was in the same boat. I…"?
This quote is attributed to Ricky Gervais, a Writer from United Kingdom.
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Ricky Gervais lived from 1961 – 2003.
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