Quote by Andrew Motion

I like eating out. I like buying beautiful paintings and being surrounded by beautiful things. I have to finance that life. I can barely afford a pension scheme because I don't make enough money.

I like eating out. I like buying beautiful paintings and bei

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their enjoyment of indulging in luxurious experiences such as dining out and owning beautiful artwork. However, they acknowledge that in order to sustain this lifestyle, they must find ways to financially support it. Despite their desire to secure a pension scheme, they confess that their income is insufficient, implying that they face difficulties in balancing their desires with financial stability. The quote sheds light on the struggle of navigating personal enjoyment and financial responsibility in order to maintain a desired standard of living.

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