Kurt and I weren't the closest of friends, but I knew him well enough to be devastated by his death. For such a quiet person, he was so excited about having a child.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker, though not close friends with Kurt, felt great sorrow at his death and notes his quiet nature contrasted with excitement about becoming a parent.
- In plain terms
- He was a quiet person who was excited about having a child, and his death was devastating.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate hidden emotions in people you think you know.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does fame affect personal milestones?
- Can quiet people still have intense hopes?
Another view
The speaker’s personal feelings may not reflect broader public sentiment.
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I think Kurt was one of the deepest thinkers we've had in popular music over the last 20 years and if anyone deserves to have his songs dwelled upon it's him.
Permalink to quote #132 I mourn for Kurt. A once beautiful, then pathetic, lost and heroically stupid boy.
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