I've been imitated so well I've heard people copy my mistakes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hendrix notes that others copy his work so closely they even mimic his errors.
- In plain terms
- People copy my music so well they copy my mistakes too.
- What can you take from it?
- Originality draws imitators even for flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle imitation?
- What makes you unique?
Another view
It might imply mistakes are intentional or worth copying.
More from Jimi Hendrix
I try to use my music to move these people to act.
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