Jockey Quotes
One word, two very different dreams.
These jockey quotes reveal an early ambition split between two very different paths, one behind a turntable and one on horseback. For more career reflections, see Al Purdy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do these jockey quotes refer to horse racing?
Only one does directly, most reference the other meaning of the word, someone who plays music on the radio.
Why do multiple quotes mention this radio ambition?
It suggests this was a genuinely common early ambition among the people quoted, tied to a love of music and broadcasting.
Is there any overlap between the two jockey meanings here?
Not directly, the collection simply shows both senses of the word appearing side by side as separate childhood dreams.
What does the wish for full-time radio work suggest?
It implies the ambition went beyond a hobby, toward treating on-air music work as an actual profession, not just a pastime.
Where can I find quotes about lasting frustrations instead?
For a different mood entirely, see American Foreign Policy.
The repetition across these lines shows just how strong that specific childhood pull toward broadcasting once was. Related reading: Terry and Irritating.
