We would like to see the virtual elimination of the transmission of [HIV] from mother to child by 2015. ... We believe it can be achieved with political will.
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You're never quite sure where the song is going, because you might not find the word to rhyme with the end of the line. You have to find associative meaning to get you there. So it's rather like doing a crossword puzzle backwards. A kind of strange, three-dimensional, abstract crossword puzzle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creativity involves navigating uncertainties and finding connections.
Annie Lennox reflects on the creative process, likening it to a unique form of solving a crossword puzzle where the direction is often unclear. This metaphor emphasizes the importance of associative thinking and embracing the unknown, highlighting that artistic expression requires exploration and ingenuity.
Themes
CreativityArtExplorationProcessAssociative Thinking
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on creativity in arts education.
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