I wonder what I’m going to be when I grow up,’ Rob asked…
““I wonder what I’m going to be when I grow up,’ Rob asked himself. ‘Well, not a film star,’ Mike said. ‘And not an all-in wrestler. Why don’t you be a drunk? You don’t need any talents for that.’ ‘It’s got to be something in your blood,’ Rob said. It was his view that all history was a matter of blood. ‘That’s a lot of bullshit,’ Mike said. ‘Hell, Australia was built by people who didn’t know who their grandparents were. You can be anything you want to be, and you ought to be what you want to be, not what your grandpa was.’ ‘Well, what are you going to be?’ Rob demanded… ‘A drunk,’ said Mike. ‘I haven’t got any talents.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A conversation about destiny, talent, and societal expectations, urging personal choice over inherited roles.
In simple terms: Choose your own path, not family legacy.
Key Takeaway
Define yourself beyond ancestry.
Themes
identity
choice
talent
society
expectations
Mood
reflective
critical
humorous
Type
Film star:0
Humor:1
Rob Demanded:0
Rob Asked:0
Said Mike:0
Drunk Said:0
Demanded Drunk:0
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal development
- family discussions
- creative pursuits
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
individualism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define success outside family expectations?
- What talents do you value beyond the obvious?
A Different Perspective
Not all voices are heard; cultural context may limit relevance.