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I cried, I don't know why:.I don't like his music or anything:.you know it's awful about his baby I just::I don't want to talk about that:..I just don't think he has very many guts::I just don't see why he wouldn't want to see his daughter grow up:you know:that he wouldn't be excited enough about that to not think of himself::people just start thinking of themselves too much. I don't think it's so much that they become conscious of the world of video and the world of this and that and a world of fame, they just think of themselves and no matter who you are and whether you're a rock star or a garbage man, if you're thinking of yourself all the time you're not gonna be very good at what you do. With a baby you can tell them funny jokes when they're two and they'll love it, you can teach them about how everyone's an idiot and they'll love it:..but you know:..it doesn't occur to a lot of people how intense that is:..how beautiful it is.

Kurt Donald Cobain#111

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About this quote

What does it mean?
A rambling confession about not liking his music, feeling self‑absorbed, and the difficulty of raising a child while being self‑centered.
In plain terms
He expresses confusion, self‑focus, and parenting concerns.
What can you take from it?
Self‑absorption can hinder personal growth and relationships.

Where it applies

  • family dynamics
  • creative blocks

Putting it to work

  • practice humility
  • balance personal and family needs

Questions to consider

  • How does self‑focus affect your relationships?

Another view

The passage is incoherent, limiting clear insight.

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  3. He had an amazing ear for melody.

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