Adored Quote by Mel Brooks
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“I was adored [as a kid]. I was always in the air, hurled up and kissed and thrown in the air again. Until I was six, my feet didn't touch the ground. "Look at those eyes! That nose! Those lips! That tooth! Get that child away from me, quick! I'll eat him!" Giving that up was very difficult later on in life.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Young Frankenstein, 1974
The speaker reflects on childhood adoration and physical playfulness, then later feels repulsion toward the same childlike qualities, showing how early experiences can become burdens later.
In simple terms: Childhood joy turned into later discomfort.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and accept past joys without shame.
Themes
identity
self‑acceptance
growth
Mood
nostalgic
conflicted
reflective
Type
personal
psychological
cultural
When to use this quote
- parenting
- therapy
- personal reflection
- career transitions
Key Concepts
psychology
memory
development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile cherished childhood memories with adult discomfort?
- What parts of your early self can you honor without fear?
A Different Perspective
Later life may resist early traits, causing inner conflict.
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