[a good thing indeed this isn't audio or video, or he would be quick to protest, 'that wasn't--'. Instead he uses the medium to at least choose his words deliberately - whether they'll be taken as such...]
I was sold into service as a child. I've had other people decide how I should be put to use for most of my life.
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I was sold into service as a child. I've had other people decide how I should be put to use for most of my life.
I get to choose now, at least.