We weren't listening to guitar bands, we were thoroughly ashamed of being a guitar band. So we bought loads of keyboards and learned how to use them, and when we got bored we went back to guitars.
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Being in a band turns you into a child and keeps you there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being in a band allows individuals to embrace their playful and creative side, preventing them from growing up too quickly.
Thom Yorke suggests that the experience of being in a band instills a sense of childlike wonder and spontaneity, allowing musicians to explore their creativity without the confines of adult responsibilities. This perspective highlights the joy and freedom that music can provide, fostering a playful and imaginative environment where one can remain youthful at heart.
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BandChildCreativityMusicPlayfulness
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Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of creativity in education, one might quote Thom Yorke to emphasize how art keeps one's spirit youthful.
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