'We all have constant rows. We're like four cocks fighting. Ooh it's getting interesting this.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mercury compares the band to four fighting cocks, admitting they argue often but finds it interesting.
- In plain terms
- The band fights a lot but he finds it engaging.
- What can you take from it?
- Conflict within a group can be a source of creative energy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is conflict always bad?
- How do you handle team fights?
Another view
It normalizes constant conflict as a sign of vitality.
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