I did not develop my ear. I discovered I had an ear, and it was an accident.
Clive DavisRead
I'm the keeper of the flame for Whitney Houston. She was the greatest... and I don't want the world to forget that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Clive Davis expresses his dedication to preserving Whitney Houston's legacy as an unparalleled artist.
In this quote, Clive Davis emphasizes his role in ensuring that Whitney Houston's extraordinary talents and contributions to music are remembered and celebrated. He reflects on her greatness and the importance of keeping her memory alive in the hearts of fans and the world at large.
Themes
Whitney HoustonLegacyMusicGreatestKeeper Of The Flame
In practice
Example use cases
During a tribute concert, a speaker can say this quote to honor Whitney Houston's impact on music.
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The music began, and it was one of those life-changing moments. I saw an artist, Janis Joplin. She was exhilarating. She was vibrating. And she was like no other artist that I had ever seen before... It struck me that hard. Maybe the word is epiphany, when you get that special sensation.
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There's no way that music could ever go down the tubes. I can't imagine a civilization without music. When you realize today that music is such a part of people's lives. And will always be, really.
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I feel blessed that I found not just a profession, but a 24/7 way of life that I purely love. That curiosity to be current, to listen to the Hozier album, to be early in recognition of a Lorde and spending time with her and Miguel, the pleasure of seeing new talent erupt... I love it.
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