Quote by Roger Waters

I think there are things in my story that have helped my creativity. Your father being killed, for instance, is one of the best things that could happen to a kid if he's going to write poetry or songs.

I think there are things in my story that have helped my cre

Summary

This quote suggests that personal experiences, specifically challenging or heartbreaking ones, can fuel creativity. The speaker implies that the loss of a father, while incredibly difficult, can provide writers and artists with a deeper emotional well to draw from, potentially resulting in more powerful and poignant work such as poetry or songs.

By Roger Waters

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