A friend at school was always being laughed at because his father emptied dustbins for a living. But those who laughed worshipped famous footballers. This is an example of our topsy-turvy view of 'success.' Who would we miss most if they did not work for a month, the footballer or the garbage collector?
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"A friend at school was always being laughed at because his father emptied dustbins for a living. But those who laughed worshipped famous footballers. This is an example of our topsy-turvy view of 'success.' Who would we miss most if they did not work for a month, the footballer or the garbage collector?" — David Icke #successachievement
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A friend at school was always being laughed at because his father emptied dustbins for a living. But those who laughed worshipped famous footballers. This is an example of our topsy-turvy view of 'success.' Who would we miss most if they did not work for a month, the footballer or the garbage collector? — David Icke
About David Icke
David Icke was a Athlete from United Kingdom (1952–present).
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Who said "A friend at school was always being laughed at because his father emptied dustb…"?
This quote is attributed to David Icke, a Athlete from United Kingdom.
When did David Icke live?
David Icke lived from 1952 – present.
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