My idea of rich is that you can buy every book you ever want without looking at the price and you're never around assholes. That's the two things to really fight for in life.
John WatersRead
'Hairspray' maybe did change people's minds, and that's how you get your political enemies to change their minds - by making them laugh and making them look at something in a way they haven't seen it. Not by preaching and cutting them off and being a separatist.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that humor and creativity can alter people's perspectives more effectively than confrontation.
In this quote, John Waters emphasizes the power of humor and art, such as the film 'Hairspray', in influencing political views and bridging divides. Instead of resorting to conflict or separation to change minds, he advocates for a more inclusive approach that encourages laughter and new perspectives, highlighting that humor can be a tool for understanding and acceptance.
Themes
HumorChangePoliticsPerspectiveArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about social change, I might say, 'As John Waters said, humor can help shift political viewpoints.'
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