Albums Quote by Dara O Briain
“My iPod holds 3,000 albums. I own, like, 90 albums. My iPod sits at home, sullen, frustrated, and underused, like a wife who gave up her career and the kids turned out to be shite.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Stand-up comedy interview, 2015
A valuable device is neglected, feeling useless like a person who lost purpose.
In simple terms: Neglected tools feel worthless.
Key Takeaway
Find ways to use what you have.
Themes
neglect
purpose
technology
Mood
reflective
melancholy
Type
personal
observational
When to use this quote
- home entertainment
- personal hobbies
- gift giving
- tech upgrades
Key Concepts
utilization
selfworth
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What could you repurpose the device for?
- How does neglect affect self-esteem?
A Different Perspective
It may be a personal choice to not use it, not just neglect.
![“What would it mean in practice to eliminate all the 'negative people' from one's life [as demanded by motivational speaker J.P. Maroney]? It might be a good idea to separate from a chronically carping spouse, but it is not so easy to abandon the whiny toddler, the colicky infant, or the sullen…” quote by Barbara Ehrenreich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/187/barbara-ehrenreich-1204_abandon_what-would-it-mean-in-practice-to-elimin_140275.jpg)
