All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.
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I'm very at ease, and I like it. I never thought I would be such a family-oriented guy; I didn't think that was part of my makeup. But somebody said that as you get older you become the person you always should have been, and I feel that's happening to me. I'm rather surprised at who I am, because I'm actually like my dad!
Interpretation
What this quote means
David Bowie reflects on his unexpected embrace of family life as he ages.
In this quote, David Bowie expresses a sense of comfort with his identity and the realization that he has become more family-oriented as he has grown older. He acknowledges that this transformation may not align with his earlier perceptions of himself, suggesting that personal growth can lead to a deeper understanding of one’s true self, often mirroring characteristics of family members, such as his own father.
Themes
FamilyIdentityGrowthTransformationSelf-Discovery
In practice
Example use cases
In a family reunion speech to emphasize the importance of family bonds.
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