All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.
David BowieRead
Since the departure of good old-fashioned entertainers the re-emergence of somebody who wants to be an entertainer has unfortunately become a synonym for camp. I don't think I'm camper than any other person who felt at home on stage, and felt more at home on stage than he did offstage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the changing nature of entertainment and personal authenticity in performance.
David Bowie expresses nostalgia for traditional entertainers while critiquing the current state of the entertainment industry, where the desire to perform is often associated with campiness. He asserts his own identity as an artist, emphasizing that his comfort on stage should not define him as overly theatrical compared to others who share the same passion for performance.
Themes
EntertainmentAuthenticityPerformanceArtCampIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a discussion on the evolution of performance art.
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