Quote by Paul Thomas Anderson

My older sister was at the cusp of new wave, and I had older brothers from my father's first marriage who were rock 'n' roll guys, so I was exposed to a lot of popular culture.

My older sister was at the cusp of new wave, and I had older

Summary

This quote expresses how the speaker's older sister and brothers from their father's previous marriage exposed them to different aspects of popular culture. The sister's affiliation with new wave music and the brothers' association with rock 'n' roll allowed the speaker to be immersed in these genres, giving them a broad understanding of popular culture at a young age. This exposure likely influenced the speaker's tastes and interests in music and other forms of entertainment.

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By Paul Thomas Anderson

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