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" I was the runt of the family, the shortest and the smallest, so I think they perceived me as the one who was like, 'Look at me!' - just trying to get their attention and being a goofball. "

Kay Cannon

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Kay Cannon

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" I have to say, my husband is a big Patriots fan. Like, a huge Patriots fan. "

Kay Cannon

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Husband

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" I took a class at The Second City, and it became contagious. "

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Kay Cannon

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" Tell your daughters and their daughters that if they want to be a firewoman, they can be a firewoman. If they want to be an astronaut, they can be an astronaut. If they want to run their own business or run for president, they can do whatever they put their mind to. "

" I wake up around seven, and I give my daughter breakfast. I spend the first hour or two of her day with her. "

" Ultimately, I want to direct a movie, so that's another thing, too, where I wonder what that will look like and how will I be able to manage. "

Kay Cannon

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" I played volleyball and basketball, and I did track and volleyball in college. "