When you’re that tall, people talk about it all the time.
Meaning of the quote
Being really tall means that people will often comment on your height and talk about it a lot. They might bring it up frequently or make remarks about it, because your height is something that stands out and is noticeable to others.
About Kristen Johnston
Kristen Johnston is an American actress best known for her role in the sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, for which she won two Primetime Emmy Awards. She has also appeared in various films and starred in other TV shows like The Exes and Mom. In 2012, she published a best-selling memoir titled Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster.
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