Welcome to the Daily Quote, a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host Andrew McGivern for June 19. Today is World Tapas Day! A perfect moment to celebrate those tiny, flavorful bites that spark conversations, laughter, and connections. Tapas are more than food—they’re invitations to slow down, savor, and share.

Which brings us to our very fitting quote of the day from Ernest Hemingway, who once said...

“I love to eat. I love to take food. I love to be with people. And I love to talk.”

Hemingway didn’t mince words—food, company, and conversation: the trifecta of joy. And that’s exactly what tapas bring to the table. Each little dish is an excuse to pause, bite, sip, and connect. Imagine a platter of gambas al ajillo, manchego cubes, or a crisp pan con tomate—and the stories that unfold around them. Hemingway reminds us that eating is communal, not solitary: it's about the moment, the people, the laughter—and yes, the talking.

And a touch of dry humor: tapas kitchens are basically organized chaos—sharing plates, chasing olives, juggling wine. But isn’t that the perfect metaphor for life? Tasty, a bit messy, and infinitely more fun with others.

So on this World Tapas Day, lean into Hemingway’s simple truth. Gather with friends or make new ones over small plates. Eat what you love, share what you savor, and don’t forget to talk. Because food tastes even better when it’s seasoned with conversation.

That is all for today... I'm Andrew McGivern signing off for now but I'll be back tomorrow, same pod time, same pod station - with another Daily Quote.