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I kind of like hiring somebody with a past.
— Truvy · Steel Magnolias
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker admits a mild preference for taking on someone whose history is not spotless or ordinary. Calling it 'kind of' liking it keeps the tone casual and a little wry, suggesting a past adds interest or character rather than being a reason to hesitate.
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