Quote by Gary Numan

I have one brother, John, an airline pilot, who is seven years younger. He's adopted, though we're still blood related - he's my cousin. My parents couldn't have any more children after me, so when Dad's brother died, they adopted John, then just a baby.

I have one brother, John, an airline pilot, who is seven yea

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's family dynamics and reveals their close bond with their adopted brother, John. Despite being biologically related as cousins, the speaker considers John as their brother. It explains that John was adopted due to their parents' inability to have more children, and his adoption came after the death of their father's brother. The quote reflects the speaker's acceptance and love for John, emphasizing the concept that family goes beyond blood relations.

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By Gary Numan

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