I appreciate all my fans, on all occasions, everyday of my life. Its your presence & your loyalty that has given me great strength
Michael JacksonRead
I never think about themes. I let the music create itself. I like it to be a potpourri of all kinds of sounds, all kinds of colors, something for everybody, from the farmer in Ireland to the lady who scrubs toilets in Harlem.
Interpretation
Michael Jackson emphasizes the importance of diversity and spontaneity in music creation.
In this quote, Michael Jackson reflects on his artistic process, expressing that he does not focus on predetermined themes when creating music. Instead, he allows the music to develop organically, incorporating a wide variety of sounds and influences, which makes it accessible and enjoyable for a diverse audience, from all walks of life.
In practice
During a music festival speech to highlight inclusivity in art.
I appreciate all my fans, on all occasions, everyday of my life. Its your presence & your loyalty that has given me great strength
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If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and make a change.
[about tabloid magazines] Just because you read it in a magazine or see it on a TV screen doesn't make it factual. To buy it is to feed it.
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From the point of view of art, the butcher and the victim are equal as people. You need to see the people.
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Poets are never allowed to be mediocre by the gods, by men or by publishers.
Sometimes I think creativity is magic; it's not a matter of finding an idea, but allowing the idea to find you.
I have the worst ear for criticism, even when I have created a stage set I like, I always hear the woman in the back of the dress circle, who says she doesn't like blue.
I think telling stories is like pushing something. Pushing against uncreation itself, maybe.
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