Dancing is a very living art. It is essentially of the moment, although a very old art. A dancer's art is lived while he is dancing. Nothing is left of his art except the pictures and the memories--when his dancing days are over.
Martha GrahamRead
When you're young, with less on the line, it's easier to be audacious, to experiment. So I introduced the concerns of my generation - politics, sex, drugs, rock-and-roll, etc. - to the comics page, which for many years caused a rolling furor.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Youth provides the freedom to take risks and challenge norms.
Garry Trudeau reflects on how being young allows one to boldly experiment with ideas and themes that resonate with contemporary societal issues. His audacity in introducing subjects like politics and sexuality into comics highlights the tension between creative expression and traditional boundaries, showcasing how art can provoke important conversations.
Themes
YouthAudacityCreativityExpressionSociety
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about how young artists can influence culture.
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