1970s Quote by Kenny Weissberg
““I had enough of a story churning in my head that combined all the elements of the day—the interview, the concert, the after-party’s private session—when he put his guitar away and asked me if I had ever experimented with homosexuality. Talk about unexpected segues. Letting him know that I had not and wasn’t about to, I successfully changed the subject by asking him to give me a condensed account about traveling to Mississippi in search of Bukka White.””
About This Quote
Source Memoir excerpt, 1970s
The narrator recounts an interview where a personal question about sexuality is deflected by changing the subject to a travel story, illustrating social discomfort and conversational control.
In simple terms: Deflecting uncomfortable topics creatively
Key Takeaway
Redirect conversations to maintain comfort
Themes
social interaction
discomfort
deflection
identity
storytelling
Mood
awkward
strategic
Type
memoir
anecdote
When to use this quote
- interview technique
- social gatherings
- personal storytelling
Key Concepts
communication tactics
social norms
personal boundaries
Questions to Reflect On
- Why avoid discussing sexuality?
- How can conversations stay respectful yet honest?
A Different Perspective
Deflection may avoid necessary dialogue
