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I never listen to the radio unless I rent a car
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"I never listen to the radio unless I rent a car"

- David Byrne

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This quote by David Byrne speaks to the concept of being in control of one's own environment. He is suggesting that he just listens to the radio when he is in a scenario where he does not have control over the music that is playing. This might be analyzed as a metaphor for how we often discover ourselves in circumstances where we are not in control of our own lives. We may be stuck in a task we don't like, or residing in a place we don't wish to be. By only listening to the radio when he rents a vehicle, Byrne is recommending that he is taking control of his environment and maximizing it. He is selecting to listen to the radio, rather than letting it be selected for him. This quote is a pointer that we can take control of our lives and make the most of our circumstances, even when we don't have total control.

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David Byrne This quote is written / told by David Byrne somewhere between March 14, 1952 and today. He was a famous Musician from Scotland. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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