It's a privilege to serve the poor, to be servants of noble Africans, but I better belong in the rehearsal room or in the studio with my band. That's where I want to be and I still wake up in the morning with melodies in my head.
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Technology is huge; I wanted to learn about it. People might say that's odd, but I think it's odd if artists aren't interested in the world around them. I'm always chasing that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of artists engaging with technology and the world around them.
Bono highlights the significance of curiosity and learning in the realm of technology for artists, suggesting that it's unusual for artists to ignore the developments and changes in the world. He expresses his continuous pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the technological landscape, indicating that such engagement enriches artistic expression and relevance.
Themes
TechnologyArtCuriosityWorldLearning
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of innovation at an arts conference.
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