All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.
David BowieRead
I've made over 25 studio albums, and I think probably I've made two real stinkers in my time, and some not-bad albums, and some really good albums. I'm proud of what I've done. In fact it's been a good ride.
Interpretation
What this quote means
David Bowie reflects on his musical career, acknowledging both successes and failures with pride.
In this quote, David Bowie expresses a sense of accomplishment in his extensive music career, highlighting that while he recognizes there were some albums that did not meet his standards, he is proud of the overall body of work he has created. This perspective emphasizes the journey of creativity, the importance of imperfection, and the satisfaction that comes from pursuing one's passion regardless of setbacks.
Themes
MusicAlbumsPrideCareerSuccessFailure
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing creative endeavors, this quote illustrates the importance of recognizing both successes and failures.
More from David Bowie
All quotes →I guess, taking away all the theatrics or the costuming and the outer layers of what I do, I'm a writer... I write.
David BowieRead
I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human.
David BowieRead
Nothing prepared me for your smile
David BowieRead
But I've got to think of myself as the luckiest guy. Robert Johnson only had one album's worth of work as his legacy. That's all that life allowed him.
David BowieRead
I'm an early riser. I get up between five and six, have coffee, and read for a couple of hours before everyone else gets up.
David BowieRead
Similar quotes
But then, that's the beauty of writing stories-each one is an exploratory journey in search of a reason and a shape. And when you find that reason and that shape, there's no feeling like it.
T.C. BoyleRead
If you're looking for something to be brave about, consider fine arts.
Robert FrostRead
I haven't changed my mind about modernism from the first day I ever did it... It means integrity; it means honesty; it means the absence of sentimentality and the absence of nostalgia; it means simplicity; it means clarity. That's what modernism means to me.
Paul RandRead
The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most important thing in the world. And he must hold to this illusion even when he knows it is not true.
John SteinbeckRead
The script is what you`ve dreamed up - this is what it should be. The film is what you end up with.
George LucasRead
Every film is a political act; it's how you see the world.
Mira NairRead