Jim Walden: “My father lost his job. I stood in benefit lines.”

“And listen, I mean, my. My journey in life has been an interesting one. Right. I didn't start out at the very bottom of the ladder, but pretty darn close. You know, My father lost his job. I stood in benefit lines. You know, it was a very challenging upbringing. When I couldn't take it anymore, I left and slept on a floor for a year.” (13:46–13:50)

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