It always did bother me that the American public were more interested in me than in my work. And after all there is no sense in it because if it were not for my work they would not be interested in me so why should they not be more interested in my work than in me. That is one of the things one has to worry about in America. ~ Ch. 2
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stein criticizes the American public for valuing her persona over her actual work, noting the logical inconsistency.
- In plain terms
- She is bothered that people care more about her as a person than about the art she creates.
- What can you take from it?
- Work should be valued more than the creator's personality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should creators be judged by work or image?
- How do you prioritize art over artist?
Another view
Sometimes public persona drives interest in the work itself.
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