'You're the last person I'm talking to, so you'll probably get the best interview, darling. I don't want to change the world. For me, happiness is the most important thing and if I'm happy then it shows in my work. In the end, all the mistakes and all the excuses are down to me. I like to feel that I'm just being my honest self and as far as I'm concerned I just want to pack in as much of life and fun, having a good time as much as I can within in the years I have. Well there you are, you have it on tape. Use it. Well that's the nearest I've come to a lot of passion in terms of interviews. How much more have you got? Come on, I'm getting bored.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mercury prioritizes happiness and honesty in his work, accepting mistakes as his own.
- In plain terms
- He values personal happiness and takes full responsibility for his output.
- What can you take from it?
- Happiness and honesty drive better work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes work meaningful?
- How do you handle mistakes?
Another view
It implies happiness is the sole metric for good work.
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