Quote by Peter Wright

As a kid I quite fancied the romantic, Bohemian idea of being an artist. I expect I thought I could escape from the difficulties of maths and spelling. Maybe I thought I would avoid the judgement of the establishment.

As a kid I quite fancied the romantic, Bohemian idea of bein

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The quote expresses the speaker's childhood desire to become an artist, driven by the romantic notion of being a free-spirited Bohemian. They saw this path as an escape from the challenges of academic subjects like math and spelling, as well as a way to evade societal judgements and expectations. The quote reflects a longing for creative freedom and the desire for a different path that offers self-expression without conformity.

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By Peter Wright

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