'People like to see singers play it safe and it scares people if we go beyond the boundaries sometimes.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Singers often play it safe, but pushing boundaries can scare people.
- In plain terms
- People get scared when artists break the rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Innovation can cause fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you play it safe?
- What scares your audience?
Another view
Sometimes playing it safe is necessary.
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