My parents were vegetarians. I’d show up at school, this giant black kid, with none of the cool clothes and a tofu sandwich and celery sticks.
Meaning of the quote
The quote is about Aisha Tyler, an American actress, who grew up with vegetarian parents. As a large black student, she didn't have the same trendy clothes as her classmates, and instead brought a tofu sandwich and celery sticks for lunch. This made her stand out and feel different from the other kids at her school.
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