In America we have big issues with education - in impoverished communities especially. I work with Teach For All, and so we're encouraging more people to get into teaching.
John LegendRead
I always saw myself as a singer-songwriter, a solo-artist, that's why working with other artists was never satisfying for me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
John Legend expresses a strong preference for individual artistry over collaboration.
In this quote, John Legend reflects on his identity as a singer-songwriter and solo artist. He indicates that his artistic vision and personal fulfillment are rooted in creating music independently, implying that collaborating with others does not provide him with the same level of satisfaction or expression of his unique voice.
Themes
ArtistSoloSatisfactionMusicExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a personal statement about artistic direction.
More from John Legend
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For me as a songwriter, I love when other people cover my songs.
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To have the chance to see your music be elevated and to have almost universally positive response to that music, makes me feel better every day. I feel more confident and inspired, and that's fun.
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Why wouldn't I help? What good reason do I have as a human being with power and a sense of empathy and morality, why wouldn't I do something?
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I wrote the song "Show Me" as a prayer to God asking simple, honest questions about life and death and why there is so much suffering in the world. As I grew with the song I realized I shouldn't limit these questions solely to God; I should ask those questions of others and of myself.
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