"I was put off by people at school - my cabbage wasn't as good as other people's, you know, so that put me off"
- Roger McGough
About this Quote
In this quote, Roger McGough is sharing that his lack of ability or success in a certain location (in this situation, possibly expanding cabbage) triggered him to feel discouraged by other people's talents or accomplishments because very same area. This unfavorable experience at institution may have led him to avoid seeking that passion further.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"Creating the kind of connections between people that lead to collective civic action, political expression, community dialogue, shared cultural experiences"
