People that haven't seen us yet are shocked because they think that Alice Cooper must be a female folksinger. They don't expect the whole thing. And the whole thing is a direct product of television and movies and America, 'cause that's where America's based. That's where their heart is from the sex and violence of TV and the movies, and that was our influence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shock stems from mismatched expectations about the act.
- In plain terms
- People expect a singer but get a show from TV and movies.
- What can you take from it?
- Manage expectations to create impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do people expect from you?
- How do you manage first impressions?
Another view
It simplifies cultural influence to one source.
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