Quote by David Bowie

And I saw the sax line-up that he had behind him and I thought, I'm going to learn the saxophone. When I grow up, I'm going to play in his band. So I sort of persuaded my dad to get me a kind of a plastic saxophone on the hire purchase plan.


And I saw the sax line-up that he had behind him and I thoug

Summary

This quote showcases the power of inspiration and the influence of role models on our aspirations. The speaker is describing how they became inspired to learn the saxophone after seeing a talented saxophonist and his band perform. Their admiration for the band stirred a desire to be a part of it someday. Despite lacking resources, they persuaded their father to get them a saxophone through a hire purchase plan, highlighting their determination to pursue their dream and join the band in the future.

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