Being honest Quote by Conor O'Brien

“It took a little time to get where I wanted. It took a little time to get free. It took a little time to be honest. It took a little time to be me.” quote by Conor O'Brien — Download Open image

“It took a little time to get where I wanted. It took a little time to get free. It took a little time to be honest. It took a little time to be me.”

Conor O'Brien

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