Turner Quotes
Quotes comparing careers and lives to famous Turners
This Turner quotes collection uses the surname as a measuring stick, with speakers comparing themselves to Ted Turner, Ike Turner, and Tina Turner to describe their own ambitions and identity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are all these Turner quotes about the same person?
No, the quotes reference several different Turners, including Ted Turner, Ike Turner, and Tina Turner, using each as a different kind of comparison.
Is there a quote comparing someone to Tina Turner?
Yes, one quote jokes about still wearing miniskirts at fifty, echoing the ageless energy associated with Tina Turner.
Do any quotes mention wanting a craft-based job?
Yes, one quote expresses a wish to become a joiner or wood turner, a hands-on trade rather than a reference to a famous person.
Is there a quote distancing someone from a famous businessman?
Yes, one quote says the speaker is not Bill Gates and not Ted Turner, downplaying comparisons to famous wealthy figures.
Do these quotes use Turner to talk about identity?
Yes, in each case the name Turner is used to help the speaker define who they are, either by comparison or by contrast.
Not every quote points to a celebrity, though. One speaker simply admits they'd love to become a wood turner, a craftsman working with a lathe rather than a household name.
