I consider music like a mirage in the desert. You're obsessed with the ideal piece of music, and the more you think you're getting closer, it's not there.
Jean Michel JarreRead
From the outside, being an artist seems like a dream life, but there are much darker aspects to it.
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What this quote means
Being an artist is often perceived as glamorous, but it involves significant challenges and struggles.
Jean Michel Jarre's quote highlights the misconception that the artistic life is entirely idyllic and without hardships. While creativity can be fulfilling and joyous, it also often comes with personal sacrifices, emotional turmoil, and the realities of financial instability, which are frequently overlooked by outsiders.
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