You know what?

​

You know what, I was born in Dagenham and I'm pretty proud of that.
You know what, I failed that exam at eleven and I've had to live with that.
You know what, I was the first of my lot to go to University and I'm pretty proud of that.
You know what, I failed my cycling proficiency test and I've had to live with that.
You know what, I had the same job for 38 years and I'm pretty proud of that.
You know what, I didn't get to the top and I've had to live with that.
You know what, I took extra jobs to buy my house and I'm pretty proud of that.
You know what, I don't speak posh and I've had to live with that.
You know what, I got myself a Masters and I'm pretty proud of that.
You know what, I'm colour blind and I've had to live with that.
You know what, I've got four daughters and I'm pretty proud of that.
You know what, I’ve lived in an unequal country and I've had to live with that.

You know what when what you know is what you're proud of.

​

Keith Murphy