I get no kick from champagne. Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all. So, tell me why should it be true, that I get a kick out of you?
Cole PorterRead
My sole inspiration is a telephone call from a director. ... (when asked who wrote 'Some Enchanted Evening') Rodgers and Hammerstein, if you can imagine it taking two men to write one song. ... Good authors, too, who once knew better words now use only four-letter words writing prose. ... Brush up your Shakespeare and they'll all kowtow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the collaborative nature of creativity while also critiquing the decline in lyrical quality in modern songwriting.
Cole Porter reflects on the songwriting process, highlighting the influence of collaboration, particularly mentioning the impact of directors in inspiring creativity. He also critiques contemporary authors, suggesting that they have lost their depth and eloquence, resorting instead to simplistic language. By invoking Shakespeare, Porter champions the richness of classic literature and the importance of being well-versed in artistic tradition to achieve greatness in the arts.
Themes
CreativityCollaborationWritingArtInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
In a writing workshop, to inspire participants to explore their creative process.
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