"Me and my father went through a war period where we wasn't talking. He wanted me to go to theology school - I didn't want to go. I wanted to do music. I told him I was a minister through music"
- Wyclef Jean
About this Quote
In this quote, Wyclef Jean assesses a difficult time in his relationship with his father. He describes that they went through a period where they were not speaking with each other. The root of their disagreement was his dad's desire for him to participate in theology school, while Wyclef's enthusiasm was for music. Regardless of his daddy's wishes, Wyclef chose to pursue his dream of becoming a musician. Nevertheless, he likewise acknowledges that he sees himself as a minister through his music, using his platform to spread out messages and influence others. This quote highlights the battle between following one's own enthusiasms and fulfilling the expectations of others, as well as the power of music to communicate significant messages.
This quote is written / told by Wyclef Jean somewhere between October 17, 1972 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
The author also have 22 other quotes.
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