Herman Melville was supposed to be an accountant. Van Gogh was meant to be an art dealer. I was meant to take the train into New York and work for a bank. To be an artist, you have to say goodbye to your family.
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"Herman Melville was supposed to be an accountant. Van Gogh was meant to be an art dealer. I was meant to take the train into New York and work for a bank. To be an artist, you have to say goodbye to your family." — Don McLean #creativityarts #familyparenting
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Herman Melville was supposed to be an accountant. Van Gogh was meant to be an art dealer. I was meant to take the train into New York and work for a bank. To be an artist, you have to say goodbye to your family. — Don McLean
About Don McLean
Don McLean was a Musician from United States (1945–present).
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Who said "Herman Melville was supposed to be an accountant. Van Gogh was meant to be an a…"?
This quote is attributed to Don McLean, a Musician from United States.
When did Don McLean live?
Don McLean lived from 1945 – present.
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