Hardly anybody thinks of it that way though, as for 99% of the planet, throughout history, achieving mediocrity represents a triumph.Originally Posted by Burney
And I don't mean that old two-seater Stag chunk of scrap my old man loves so much.
Hardly anybody thinks of it that way though, as for 99% of the planet, throughout history, achieving mediocrity represents a triumph.
And I don't mean that old two-seater Stag chunk of scrap my old man loves so much.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
Well, seeing as most people celebrate their birthdays, just staying alive must be widely seen as some kind of triumph. And surely the person of unlimited ambition is never satisfied, or happy, while the simple chap who says "fùckit, this'll do" can enjoy life in the moment.
People need to watch more Michael Mann films, imo. They are all about mans' fear of ageing and what it means and what you're supposed to do about it.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
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