I don't feel any pressure from fans. But I'm always in some kind of state of emotional turmoil. I would not describe myself as happy-go-lucky. That's not to say that I'm not happy.
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My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on. It's the only thing I find interesting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of change and progress in the artistic journey.
Paul Simon expresses that throughout his artistic career, the constant theme of change has been fundamental to his work. He finds that evolving and moving on is what keeps the artistic process engaging and meaningful, suggesting that creativity thrives on transformation.
Themes
ChangeArtCreativityGrowthEvolution
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about artistic innovation at a gallery opening.
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