I'm really glad I didn't have kids earlier, because I probably would have ignored them. I was so into my career. I could just go and play a ton of shows, night after night after night. I can't do that anymore.
Bob SegerRead
I write a lot of songs people don't hear. I really just enjoy the process. I finish 'em all. I don't think there's a whole lot of difference between the bad ones and the good ones.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The creative process is more important than the final product.
In this quote, Bob Seger emphasizes that the joy of creating music lies in the process itself, rather than in whether the songs are successful or widely recognized. He suggests that all songs, regardless of their quality, contribute to the fulfillment of being an artist, highlighting the intrinsic value of creativity over external validation.
Themes
CreativityProcessMusicArtEnjoyment
In practice
Example use cases
You could use this quote in a speech about the importance of pursuing one's passions.
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