"As I get older and I get a few more years experience I become more like Dad, you know, King Lear"

This quote by David Crystal talks to the concept of getting older and acquiring knowledge. As we age, we typically take on the qualities of our parents, especially those of our daddies. In this case, Crystal is referring to the character of King Lear from Shakespeare's play of the very same name. King Lear is an awful figure who is at first an effective and reputable ruler, however eventually descends into insanity and anguish. By comparing himself to King Lear, Crystal is suggesting that as he ages, he is acquiring wisdom and understanding, however also recognizing the capacity for disaster and suffering. He is acknowledging that life is a journey of highs and lows, and that as we age, we should be prepared for both.