Music was my way of keeping people from looking through and around me. I wanted the heavies to know I was around.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Music was a shield for him, keeping others aware of his presence.
- In plain terms
- He used music to make himself known.
- What can you take from it?
- Use creative expression to assert your presence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your art signal your existence?
- What mediums help you feel seen?
Another view
Some may not notice or value such expression.
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