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“I'm a collector. I was born a collector. I came out of the womb a collector. I can trace it back to childhood - collecting used keys.” quote by Micah Lexier
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“I'm a collector. I was born a collector. I came out of the womb a collector. I can trace it back to childhood - collecting used keys.”

Micah Lexier

About This Quote

Source Interview: Art Talk with Micah Lexier, 2015

The speaker sees collecting as an innate, lifelong drive rooted in early experiences.

In simple terms: Collecting is a deep‑seated habit from childhood.

Key Takeaway

Embrace and channel your collecting instinct.

Themes

identity habit memory creativity

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal hobbies
  • art curation
  • archiving
  • museum work

Key Concepts

psychology behavioral patterns material culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your collection say about you?
  • How can you use collecting constructively?
A Different Perspective

Collecting can become obsessive or distract from other goals.

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