Glenn GouldI always assumed everybody shared my love for overcast skies. It came as a shock to find out that some people prefer sunshine.
About This Quote
This quote from the film "Heart and Souls" by Francis Ford Coppola, speaks of a person's reaction to learning that another person doesn't share his or her passion. In the movie, a young man discovers that his girlfriend doesn't share his love for overcast skies. She prefers sunshine. The young man is shocked and heartbroken. He assumed everyone shared his love for overcast skies, but he learns that others prefer a warmer climate, and it comes as a shock to him.
Source: Glenn Gould
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