Quote by Alan Bennett

I was an only child. I lost both my parents. By the time I was twenty I was bald. I'm homosexual. In the way of circumstances and background to transcend I had everything an artist could possibly want. It was practically a blueprint. I was programmed to be a novelist or a playwright. But I'm not.

I was an only child. I lost both my parents. By the time I w

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their unique personal circumstances and background, which seemingly provided them with all the necessary ingredients to become a successful artist. Despite being an only child, facing loss and adversity, and possessing attributes that are often associated with artistic creativity, such as being homosexual and visually distinctive, the speaker reveals that they didn't follow the expected path of becoming a novelist or playwright. This quote implies that despite external factors seemingly influencing an individual's destiny, personal choices and circumstances often diverge from societal expectations and predetermined paths.

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By Alan Bennett

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