Quote by Gary Numan

My dad was a baggage handler at Heathrow and careful with money. He worked hard and had three jobs when I was young. I wish I'd inherited his care for money. Sadly, I've grown up to be rather scatty when it comes to finances.

My dad was a baggage handler at Heathrow and careful with mo

Summary

This quote reflects the author's admiration for their dad's exceptional work ethic and conscientiousness with money. The dad's dedication to working multiple jobs to support his family serves as a role model for the author. However, despite their hopes, the author acknowledges their own struggle to adopt the same responsible approach to finances, hence describing themselves as "scatty." The quote highlights the importance of financial management and recognizes the disparity between the admired parental qualities and their personal struggles in maintaining the same level of fiscal responsibility.

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