Quote by Bruce Cockburn

I woke up one morning with this song in my head, and the opening line of the song is, 'My name was Richard Nixon, only now I'm a girl.'

I woke up one morning with this song in my head, and the ope

Summary

This quote suggests a surprising shift in identity, as the speaker mentions waking up with a song that starts with the line, "My name was Richard Nixon, only now I'm a girl." The quote implies undergoing a gender transformation or exploring a different identity, reflected in the narrator's assertion of being a girl despite a previous identification as Richard Nixon. It exemplifies personal growth, self-discovery, and the fluidity of identity, highlighting the capacity for change and the complexity of human experiences.

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By Bruce Cockburn

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