Quote by John Green

But I was not in the band, because I suffer from the kind of tone deafness that is generally associated with actual deafness

But I was not in the band, because I suffer from the kind of

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the speaker's lack of musical ability. The phrase "being in the band" is used metaphorically to represent fitting in or having a natural talent. By stating that they are not in the band due to their tone deafness, the speaker humorously acknowledges their inability to comprehend or reproduce musical pitches accurately. Furthermore, the comparison between tone deafness and actual deafness emphasizes the severity of their musical struggle, adding a touch of self-deprecation to the quote.

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By John Green

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