But my kids, my brothers’ kids – they think about trying to top what we did.
Meaning of the quote
Damon Wayans is saying that his own children and the children of his brothers are always trying to surpass the accomplishments and achievements of their parents and uncles. They are constantly looking to do better and be better than the previous generation.
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