Quote by Paul McCartney

My dad, bless him, was a musician. And his dad had thought that his music was rubbish.

My dad, bless him, was a musician. And his dad had thought t

Summary

This quote highlights the generational differences and subjective nature of perception when it comes to artistic expression. The speaker, referring to their dad, acknowledges that their musical abilities were not appreciated by their own father. This demonstrates that even within a family, different opinions on artistic merit can exist. It also suggests that one person's perception of something as "rubbish" may not necessarily reflect its true value or potential to resonate with others.

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By Paul McCartney

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