Will Ferrell Quotes

In junior high P.E., I was way too shy to take a shower in front of the other kids. It was a horribly awkward time - body hair, odors... So I'd go from my sweaty shirt back into my regular clothes and have to continue the day.

Will Ferrell

• Kids
• Shy
• Awkward

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• In junior high P.E., I was way too shy to take a shower in front of the other kids. It was a horribly awkward time - body hair, odors... So I'd go from my sweaty shirt back into my regular clothes and have to continue the day.

  

  Will Ferrell
  • Kids
  • Shy
  • Awkward