Skip to content

Antique Quote by Hamish Bowles

“This is how I started: My mom was crazy for antique shops and junk shops, and my sister and I would play this game where, if we were driving with my parents and saw a junk shop or an antique shop, we'd scream at the top of our lungs. My poor father would have heart failure and screech to a halt…” quote by Hamish Bowles
Download Open image
“This is how I started: My mom was crazy for antique shops and junk shops, and my sister and I would play this game where, if we were driving with my parents and saw a junk shop or an antique shop, we'd scream at the top of our lungs. My poor father would have heart failure and screech to a halt, and we'd leap out and go and explore.”

Hamish Bowles

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times Style Section, 2021

A childhood game of shouting at antique or junk shops sparked spontaneous family adventures, revealing how curiosity can turn ordinary trips into memorable explorations.

In simple terms: Kids turned road trips into fun treasure hunts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity on everyday journeys.

Themes

family adventure curiosity spontaneity

Mood

joyful nostalgic energetic

Type

anecdotal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • road trips
  • family outings
  • exploring new places
  • encouraging childlike wonder

Key Concepts

playful discovery shared experiences

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn routine trips into moments of wonder?
  • What boundaries keep fun safe?
A Different Perspective

May become chaotic if safety is ignored.

2.3 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Hamish Bowles

Explore all 42 Hamish Bowles quotes

More Antique quotes

Browse all 77 Antique quotes