Harry Connick, Jr. Quotes

I don't really find girls to be any more dramatic or delicate than boys; I've known plenty of little boys who've had miserable breakdowns over things... in fact, I was one of them!

Harry Connick, Jr.

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• I don't really find girls to be any more dramatic or delicate than boys; I've known plenty of little boys who've had miserable breakdowns over things... in fact, I was one of them!

  

  Harry Connick, Jr.
  • Girl
  • Boys
  • Miserable