Climbs Quote by Rick Wakeman
“When I die, I'll probably climb out of the coffin and play the organ at my own funeral!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The 1970s Progressive Rock Era, 1975
A humorous, defiant vision of death as a performance rather than an ending.
In simple terms: Death as a stage act.
Key Takeaway
Embrace life’s absurdity.
Themes
humor
death
defiance
Mood
playful
irreverent
Type
witty
satirical
When to use this quote
- funeral planning
- creative expression
- life philosophy
Key Concepts
existentialism
performance art
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you celebrate your own legacy?
- What does humor reveal about fear?
A Different Perspective
May trivialize grief for some.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
