Quote by Eric Church

I went to my dad when I was 17 and said, 'I want to be a country music star.' Which every dad loves to hear. And he said, 'I want you to go to college.' So we had a discussion. And I'm pretty stubborn. I'm a lot like him. And he said, 'If you go to college and graduate, I'll pay your first six months of rent in Nashville.' So he bribed me.

I went to my dad when I was 17 and said, 'I want to be a cou

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This quote highlights a discussion between the speaker, who aspires to be a country music star, and their father, who prioritizes education. The speaker's dad encourages them to go to college but also acknowledges their passion. To reach a compromise, the father offers a bribe by promising to support their move to Nashville if they complete their education. This anecdote showcases a negotiation between pursuing one's dreams and fulfilling parental expectations, revealing the speaker's determination and their father's support within the bounds of his own concerns for education.

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