Quote by Rupert Murdoch

I'm a strange mixture of my mother's curiosity my father, who grew up the son of the manse in a Presbyterian family, who had a tremendous sense of duty and responsibility and my mother's father, who was always in trouble with gambling debts.

I'm a strange mixture of my mother's curiosity my father, wh

Summary

This quote highlights the author's acknowledgment of the diverse influences that have shaped their personality. They mention inheriting their mother's curiosity, which has likely sparked their thirst for knowledge. They also mention the influence of their father's strong sense of duty and responsibility, instilling in them a moral compass. Lastly, they attribute their adventurous or risk-taking side to their maternal grandfather's gambling troubles. Overall, this quote suggests that the author's character is molded by a combination of curiosity, responsibility, and a streak of occasional recklessness.

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By Rupert Murdoch

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