Quote by Shirley Henderson

It's odd, because I used to see pictures, on telly or wherever, of what I now know to be Shaftesbury Avenue and I used to wonder what that amazing street with all the lights was. Well, now I know. I think when you get a wee taste of something, it maybe isn't what you thought it was.

It's odd, because I used to see pictures, on telly or wherev

Summary

This quote reflects the narrator's realization that their previous perception of things may not match the reality they now experience. They recall seeing pictures of Shaftesbury Avenue, romanticizing it as a mesmerizing street with dazzling lights. However, now having firsthand experience, they recognize that what they imagined was far from the truth. It suggests that preconceived notions can often be misleading, highlighting the disparity between expectations and actuality when one finally gets a glimpse of something.

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