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The quote says the speaker's family does not openly discuss depression and tends to keep emotions private. It also suggests that farm life has encouraged them to keep working through emotional pain instead of talking about it.
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Originally said in English.
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About John Whaite
English baker, chef, television presenter, and author
John Robert Whaite is an English baker, chef, television presenter, and author best known for winning the third series of The Great British Bake Off in 2012. He has built a public career around food and television, moving from baking into work as a chef and presenter. He is also an author, and his profile is closely tied to the success that first brought him widespread attention.
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