I am actually 7 foot and and one-half inches tall. I say Seven two because it’s easier. Unlike some tall skinny guys I am really “big” weighing around 350 pounds.
Meaning of the quote
Richard Kiel is saying that he is very tall, measuring 7 feet and 2 inches, but he tells people he is 7 feet tall because it's easier to say. Unlike some other very tall and skinny people, Kiel is also very large and heavy, weighing around 350 pounds.
About Richard Kiel
Richard Kiel was a towering American actor, standing at 7 feet 2 inches tall. He was best known for his role as the metal-mouthed villain Jaws in the James Bond films The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. Kiel also had memorable roles in other popular movies like Happy Gilmore and The Longest Yard.
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