All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.
David BowieRead
There's a schizoid streak within the family anyway so I dare say that I'm affected by that. The majority of the people in my family have been in some kind of mental institution, as for my brother he doesn't want to leave. He likes it very much.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the impact of familial mental health issues on individual identity and relationships.
David Bowie's quote reflects on the mental health struggles within his family, suggesting that such experiences have shaped his own identity. He mentions a disconnect, or 'schizoid streak,' indicating a sense of alienation or differentness both personally and within familial dynamics, while also acknowledging a unique acceptance of his brother's situation in mental health care.
Themes
Mental HealthFamilyStrugglesIdentityAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about mental health awareness, this quote could illustrate the generational impact of such issues.
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