Quote by Eric Burdon

I was in college, and very disappointed. I majored in commercial art and interior design for three or four years. At that time, it seemed the thing I really wanted to do, production design, just wasn't available in the U.K., so I turned to music.

I was in college, and very disappointed. I majored in commer

Summary

This quote reflects the disappointment and subsequent change of career path experienced by the speaker, who initially pursued commercial art and interior design in college. After realizing that their desired field of production design was not readily accessible in the U.K., they decided to shift their focus towards pursuing music instead. This short explanation highlights the speaker's journey of exploring different options and adapting their aspirations based on the opportunities present at the time.

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By Eric Burdon

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