I went jogging up on Mulholland. In the middle of my run I had some form of asthma attack and couldn’t even walk. I couldn’t get a ride one block to my house. I thought I was going to die.

Meaning of the quote

This quote describes a scary experience that actor Esai Morales had while jogging. He was running on Mulholland road when he suddenly had trouble breathing, a common symptom of an asthma attack. He became so weak that he couldn't even walk the short distance back to his house. He was worried he might die because he couldn't get any help. This shows how serious asthma can be and how important it is for people with asthma to always have their medication with them in case they have an attack.

About Esai Morales

Esai Morales is an American actor known for his roles in films like Bad Boys and La Bamba, as well as TV shows such as NYPD Blue, Caprica, and Ozark. He recently played the villain Gabriel in the latest Mission: Impossible movie and will reprise the role in the upcoming eighth installment of the franchise.

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