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The speaker is saying that riding was part of growing up and that he spent several years working with race horses. The quote suggests early, hands-on experience rather than casual interest. It presents that work as a formative part of his life.
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Originally said in English.
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About Leslie Jordan
American actor, comedian, writer, and singer
Leslie Jordan was an American actor, comedian, writer, and singer. Born in 1955 and active across stage, television, and social media, he was best known for his comic character work, especially as Beverley Leslie on Will & Grace. He also appeared in the American Horror Story franchise, The Cool Kids, Call Me Kat, and Hearts Afire. On stage, he played Earl “Brother Boy” Ingram in Sordid Lives, a role he later reprised in the film version. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he reached a large audience on Instagram, and in 2021 he published his memoir, How Y’all Doing? Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived.
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