Through books and photographs, I saw a world that was not my own - and I realized that there was another world. That's why I'm concerned about education, because it helps our children see other worlds.
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I believe that Judy Garland's artistry was so fine. I mean, when people say: 'oh, she brought so much of her life to her music', I don't really believe that. I believe that she didn't have to. She just was a moving human being. That was her gift.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Bette Midler expresses that Judy Garland's artistry came from her inherent nature rather than her life experiences.
This quote emphasizes the idea that Judy Garland's exceptional talent and ability to connect emotionally with her audience stemmed from her authentic self rather than needing to draw directly from her personal experiences. Midler suggests that Garland's artistry was a gift that transcended her life's trials, highlighting the importance of raw talent and the ability to evoke emotion in art.
Themes
Judy GarlandArtistryGiftMusicEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the nature of artistry and talent in a music class.
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