Every record I have done was because I was a person's friend. The only time we did not continue to be friends was if the record did not become a hit. If it did, we became great friends.
Nile RodgersRead
I used to play flute and clarinet at school, and although I wasn't thinking about making a living or getting a pay cheque, I already knew I was going to play music all my life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a passion for music that transcends the idea of earning a living from it.
Nile Rodgers reflects on his early experiences with music, highlighting that his love for playing instruments like the flute and clarinet was intrinsic and not motivated by financial gain. This underscores the idea that true passion for an art form can exist independently of commercial considerations, suggesting that music and creativity can be lifelong pursuits driven by personal satisfaction and joy.
Themes
MusicPassionArtCreativityLifetime
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about pursuing one's passion, this quote can serve as an illustration of finding joy in what you love.
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With Sumthin Else Music Works, I wanted to spread the love and give newcomers a chance to make it because something that really helped me were all the people who had given me an opportunity when I was putting my career together.
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I'd probably be a super wealthy guy if I had sat around writing songs and getting them placed like everyone else I know. But I write songs about people or after I meet them and they're somewhat biographical - they're fiction but also non-fiction.
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