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.
David BowieRead
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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