The war is dreadful. It is the business of the artist to follow it home to the heart of the individual fighters - not to talk in armies and nations and numbers - but to track it home.
D. H. LawrenceRead
So when I realised I could sing for a living - do what I loved and be paid for it - I thought, 'This is unbelievable. Unbelievable!' And that feeling has never left me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the joy of pursuing one's passion and being rewarded for it.
In this quote, Tom Jones expresses his astonishment at being able to turn his passion for singing into a career that not only fulfills him but also provides financial reward. This sense of amazement and gratitude emphasizes the importance of following one's dreams and finding joy in the work one loves, a feeling that has remained with him throughout his life.
Themes
PassionCareerSingingJoyFulfillment
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about career choices.
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