Nothing in art should seem accidental, not even movement
Edgar DegasRead
If you were to ask me, 'What the hell does a musician have in common with a restaurant?' I would say a huge amount. It's show time every day, it's a team of people, like, running a circus, which is running a rock-and-roll band.
Interpretation
Musicians and restaurants share similarities in their daily performances and teamwork.
Mick Fleetwood highlights the parallels between being a musician and operating a restaurant, emphasizing that both require constant performance and collaboration. Just as a rock band puts on a show every day, a restaurant must deliver a memorable dining experience, both relying on the coordination of a team to succeed.
In practice
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of teamwork in creative industries.
Nothing in art should seem accidental, not even movement
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