"So I had a couple of years of playing trumpet. I really enjoyed it, but it was not the kind of instrument you could whip out at a party. Let's face it"
- Jackson Browne
About this Quote
In this quote, musician Jackson Browne assesses his experience playing the trumpet. He mentions that he played for a number of years and genuinely enjoyed it. Nevertheless, he also acknowledges that the trumpet is not a really useful instrument to bring to a social gathering or celebration. It requires a specific level of skill and preparation to play, making it hard to spontaneously "whip out" and play for others. Browne's statement highlights the limitations of certain instruments and the significance of considering practicality when choosing an instrument to play.
This quote is written / told by Jackson Browne somewhere between October 9, 1948 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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