If you take nothing else with you [after this concert] tonight, I do want you to know that you bring me a lot of joy in allowing me the privilege to continue to make music for you, and I thank you for that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She expresses deep gratitude to her audience for the joy they give her through their support of her music.
- In plain terms
- She thanks fans for the joy they bring her by supporting her music.
- What can you take from it?
- Gratitude towards supporters strengthens the artist-audience bond.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who brings you joy?
- How do you show gratitude?
Another view
Public expressions of gratitude can sometimes feel performative.
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