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Back in my day

“That was so embarrassing. Why did you do that?” “I had to. When I was poor they always laughed at my family. Now, I laugh at them.” “But dad, don’t you think it is immature for you to brag to people because you are rich now? Money is not everything.” “Listen to me, I know you never go hungry and have everything you need, but when I was young I never knew when my next meal would be. I first wore shoes in form two. I became a millionaire at 40. Of course I am going to enjoy my success and rub it on people.” “You are not the richest person in the world dad.” “I know. Right now though, I am richer than all my relatives combined.” “Is that the reason you are always going to the slums every weekend?” “Yes. I have to remind myself of where I came from, and why I should never return there. I also rub it in the noses of those people who said I would never amount to anything.” “I think what you are doing is wrong dad. Please stop concentrating on showing off.