I always had an eye toward the stage for the story of Hamilton's life, but I began with the idea of a concept album, the way Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Evita' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' were albums before they were musicals.
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I like the quiet it takes to pursue an idea the way I pursued 'Hamilton,' but I couldn't write a book, because there's no applause at the end of writing a book.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the solitude required to develop creative ideas and the lack of immediate recognition in writing compared to performing.
Lin-Manuel Miranda emphasizes the importance of quiet reflection and solitude in the creative process while pursuing ideas, as illustrated in his work 'Hamilton.' He contrasts this with writing a book, which may lack the immediate feedback and validation that comes with a performance, highlighting a common struggle among artists and writers in seeking both creative expression and external acknowledgment.
Themes
Creative ProcessSolitudeWritingPerformanceValidation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire aspiring writers who feel they lack recognition for their hard work.
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