When I die, just keep playing the records.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Legacy continues through the work left behind after death.
- In plain terms
- When I die, let my music live on.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on creating lasting work that outlives you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want to leave behind?
- How will you be remembered?
Another view
Legacy depends on others choosing to preserve the work.
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When I die, I want people to play my music, go wild and freak out and do anything they want to do.
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