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The speaker is saying they were the eldest in a family of five children who were close in age, and that their mother had a difficult job managing them. The tone is affectionate and appreciative toward the mother.
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Originally said in English.
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About Lee Daniels
American filmmaker
Lee Daniels is an American filmmaker. He made his feature directorial debut with Shadowboxer in 2005. He later directed Precious, which brought him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Picture. Daniels went on to direct The Paperboy, The Butler, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, and The Deliverance. He has also produced films including Monster's Ball, The Woodsman, Tennessee, Pimp, and Concrete Cowboy.
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