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I told my father I wanted to play the banjo, and so he saved the money and got ready to give me a banjo for my next birt
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"I told my father I wanted to play the banjo, and so he saved the money and got ready to give me a banjo for my next birthday, and between that time and my birthday, I lost interest in the banjo and was playing guitar"

- Jackson Browne

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This quote by Jackson Browne speaks to the idea of altering interests and passions. It shows that even when we have a plan for something, our interests can alter and we can wind up going in a various instructions. It likewise talks to the concept of parental support and how our parents can help us pursue our enthusiasms. In this case, Jackson's daddy wanted to conserve up cash to get him a banjo, however Jackson's interests altered and he wound up playing guitar rather. This quote is a tip that our interests can change and that it's crucial to have the assistance of our moms and dads to help us pursue our enthusiasms.

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Jackson Browne This quote is written / told by Jackson Browne somewhere between October 9, 1948 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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