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He was always hidden somewhere having a personal crisis -- always. One time I was in the room when he was talking to his manager, Doug Goldstein, about wanting the Goodyear blimp for the show. I said this as a joke -- even though it was true -- that the Fuji blimp was the largest blimp in the world. Axl was like, 'That's it! It's gonna be the Fuji blimp!'

Chris Cornell#32

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Creative decisions can stem from private crises or eccentric requests.
In plain terms
Axl wanted a specific blimp due to personal issues.
What can you take from it?
Artistic choices sometimes reflect hidden personal struggles.

Where it applies

  • planning shows
  • dealing with artists
  • logistics

Putting it to work

  • negotiating creative demands
  • understanding artist needs

Questions to consider

  • Why do artists make strange demands?
  • How do you handle eccentricity?

Another view

Not all creative requests are driven by crisis.

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