Twenty Points of Fact

I was never a child - I was just born old, wizened, and weary into confusing circumstances.
I was never a photographer - I am simply selfish enough to insist on stealing moments.
I was never a writer - I have found ways to amuse myself in the English language.
I was never a guitarist - I have found the sounds I need in particular situations.
I was never a drummer - I've seen great and I could never do what is great.
I was never a student - I was not taught or modeled with study habits.
I was never a black - I can hear that I do not sound like TV blacks.
I was never a worker - I was just too busy running everything.
I was never a designer - I just trust my neuroses to inform.
I was never a husband - I was always going to be a wife.
I was never a lover - I love everything related to love.
I was never a father - I had my father as my father.
I was never a musician - I dig music most of all.
I was never a white - I have mirrors and eyes.
I was never a friend - I try to impress you.
I was never a Jew - I know the Mishnah.
I was never a man - I cry too much.
I was never a poet - I know that.
I was never a genius - I forget.
I was never a human - I am.