I guess, you know, if I didn’t make it with the piano, I guess I would’ve been the biggest bum.
Meaning of the quote
Thelonious Monk, a famous American musician, is saying that if he had not become successful as a pianist, he probably would have ended up being a homeless person with no job or money. He is grateful that he was able to become a professional musician, because it allowed him to avoid being very poor and struggling to survive on the streets.
About Thelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk was a pioneering American jazz pianist and composer who revolutionized the genre with his unique, dissonant, and highly percussive playing style. He left an indelible mark on jazz, contributing numerous iconic compositions and becoming one of the most recorded jazz artists of all time.
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