When the painting is hanging on your wall for a long time, you don’t notice it. You get tired of it, even if it’s a Picasso. When the next generation inherits the painting, they sell it. I don’t want to be sold.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is saying that when you have something really valuable, like a painting by the famous artist Picasso, you can sometimes stop appreciating it after looking at it for a long time. Then, when the next generation inherits it, they may just decide to sell it instead of keeping it. The musician Julio Iglesias doesn't want to end up being treated that way, like something that can just be sold off.
About Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and former professional footballer who has become one of the most commercially successful Spanish singers in the world. He has sold over 150 million records worldwide, performed in over 5,000 concerts, and been honored with numerous prestigious awards throughout his illustrious career.
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When the painting is hanging on your wall for a long time, you don’t notice it. You get tired of it, even if it’s a Picasso. When the next generation inherits the painting, they sell it. I don’t want to be sold.
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You try to avoid the mistakes you made in the past.
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The success my children have had has helped me immensely. I’ve showed them a certain respect for this career.
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I’m the Latin artist who has been the most successful in history at representing the Latin culture. The stylings of my words are immodest, but it’s the truth.
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When you get to the 35-year mark in your career, you make albums for your fans to love you more, so they don’t forget about you.
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You don’t find me too bald, do you? Old, and bald, and with a belly?
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My children have become popular, and they show a tremendous love for the public. They’re professionals.
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You retire when you are sick and when you can’t do it any more or when the public retires you. That’s the most painful, because that’s the one that leaves you wanting to accomplish more.
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