I'm a storyteller who wants to tell untold, meaningful, universal stories in unforgettable ways. I want to do it all, study it all, and find my place in it.
Interpretation
The quote expresses a desire to share important stories that resonate universally and leave a significant impact.
Janelle Monae's quote captures the essence of a storyteller's ambition to unearth and convey narratives that are both meaningful and universal. It reflects a deep commitment to artistic expression, illustrating a vision of storytelling that transcends personal experiences to connect with larger, shared human truths. The insistence on doing it all and studying everything suggests a relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding, emphasizing the importance of finding one's place in the vast tapestry of existence through art.
In practice
In a speech about creative arts, one might quote this to inspire young writers.
I have a great body, I really do. But I want to be taken seriously as an artist, and wearing anything that shows it off will be a distraction from the music. That's how my signature uniform, my tuxedo, came about. It's classic and timeless. You'll see me in black, white, and a pop of color on my lips. That pop adds a little magic.
Redefine what it means to be sexy and what it means to be a woman. Showing my skin is not what makes me sexy. I like skirts and dresses just like everyone else, but I had a message I needed to put out there. It was up to me to show people and young girls there was another way.
Even if it makes others comfortable, I will LOVE who I am
I have not lost any of my crazy, fearless, raw, soulful, eclectic side and I plan on continuing to tell universal stories in an unforgettable way.
Perfection is often the enemy of greatness.
It's unfortunate that a lot of people think African-American female artists are monolithically R&B this-or-that, don't have to do anything by default.
Don't play the notes. Play the meaning of the notes.
Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.
Poetry must be human. If it is not human, it is not poetry.
The people need poetry that will be their own secret_x000D_ To keep them awake forever,_x000D_ And bathe them in the bright-haired wave of its breathing.
Have you ever heard a good joke? If you've ever heard someone just right, with the right pacing, then you're already on the way to poetry. It's about using words in very precise ways and using gesture.
Everything written is as good as it is dramatic. It need not declare itself in form, but it is drama or nothing.
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