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The speaker is contrasting childhood habits with modern convenience. The quote humorously suggests that even watching television used to require more physical effort. It also points to how everyday technology has become more immediate and easy to use.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jeffrey Tambor
American actor
Jeffrey Tambor is an American actor known for television comedy roles that have ranged from a straight-laced neighbor to larger ensemble parts across several series. He was active in The Ropers, The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development, and Transparent. He played Jeffrey Brookes in The Ropers, Hank Kingsley in The Larry Sanders Show, George Bluth Sr. and Oscar Bluth in Arrested Development, and Maura Pfefferman in Transparent. For Transparent, he won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series from three nominations, and he received a Golden Globe in 2015 for the same role.
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