When the uncreative tell the creative what to do, it stops being art.
Tony BennettRead
If you follow your passion, you'll never work a day in your life.
Interpretation
Pursuing what you love turns work into joy and fulfillment.
This quote emphasizes that when you engage in activities that ignite your passion, the effort feels less like labor and more like a pleasurable pursuit. It suggests that following oneβs passion leads to a fulfilling life where work is enjoyable rather than a mere obligation.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire young graduates.
When the uncreative tell the creative what to do, it stops being art.
Someday, when I'm awfully low, and the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you, and the way you look tonight.
I lived for 15 years in Los Angeles, and I still can't believe that the handsomest man in the world, Cary Grant, and the greatest performer in the world, Fred Astaire, and Johnny Carson, one after another - they were all in my home at different times. I celebrated my 50th birthday with them. Unforgettable.
My goal as a creative person is to express truth and beauty in whatever I do
To me, life is a gift, and it's a blessing to just be alive. And each person should learn what a gift it is to be alive no matter how tough things get.
That song helped make me a world citizen. It allowed me to live, work and sing in any city on the globe. It changed my whole life.
'VERY WELL,' I SAID ANGRILY, 'START THE MAN, AND I'LL START THE SAME DAY FOR SOME OTHER NEWSPAPER AND BEAT HIM.'
Kids are the ultimate form of motivation. They're watching. They're mimicking. They're an extension of you. So you have to win.
When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.
Remember your dreams and fight for them. You must know what you want from life. There is just one thing that makes your dream become impossible: the fear of failure.
The world is awaiting your gift - all you have to do is show up with the right intention!
If you scared to take chances, you'll never have the answers...
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