Your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel.
August WilsonRead
I do - very specifically, I remember Bessie Smith; I used to collect 78 records that I would buy from the St Vincent de Paul store at five cents apiece, and I did this indiscriminately. I would just take whatever was there. And I listened to Patti Page and Walter Huston, 'September Song.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a deep appreciation for music and the memories tied to it, highlighting the nostalgic value of collecting records.
In this quote, August Wilson reminisces about his past experiences collecting 78 records, emphasizing the joy and personal connection he found in listening to various artists. It illustrates how music serves as a vital part of one's life, evoking memories and emotions that shape our identities.
Themes
MusicNostalgiaRecordsCollectingMemory
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of music in shaping culture, one might reference this quote.
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My influences have been what I call my four Bs - the primary one being the blues, then Borges, Baraka, and Bearden.
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