Matt Prokop Quotes

My mom always liked the idea of us acting - me and my sister - like, one of us trying it. But my dad always thought it was a joke.

Matt Prokop

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• My mom always liked the idea of us acting - me and my sister - like, one of us trying it. But my dad always thought it was a joke.

  

  Matt Prokop
  • Trying
  • Dad
  • Mom