Kristen Schaal Quotes

My parents are pretty religious, devout, but did they force it on me? No, I don't think so. I still think of myself as a Lutheran, just one who doesn't go to church.

Kristen Schaal

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• My parents are pretty religious, devout, but did they force it on me? No, I don't think so. I still think of myself as a Lutheran, just one who doesn't go to church.

  

  Kristen Schaal
  • Pretty
  • Parents
  • Church