I wish I could write a beautiful book to break those hearts that are soon to cease to exist: a book of faith and small neat worlds and of people who live by the philosophies of popular songs.
Zelda FitzgeraldRead
I've never been a puppeteer, I conceive and I write and I design and I direct. And not just puppets. I direct actors, I direct dancers, I direct singers, I direct films. I also direct puppeteers. I'm really a theatre maker, but there's not a word for that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Julie Taymor expresses her multifaceted role in the creative process, highlighting her directorial skills across various artistic mediums.
In this quote, Julie Taymor emphasizes her extensive involvement in the theatrical arts, illustrating that her talents extend beyond merely manipulating puppets. She sees herself as a comprehensive theatre maker, engaging with a diverse range of performers and art forms, reflecting her unique vision and multidisciplinary approach to creativity even when there may not be a term that encapsulates her full scope of work.
Themes
TheatreArtDirectionCreativityMultidisciplinary
In practice
Example use cases
In a keynote speech at an arts conference, one might use this quote to illustrate the diverse roles an artist can take.
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