My inspirations don't come from outer space, they just come to me. I have no idea why they come when they do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Creative inspiration is unpredictable and personal, not something external or controllable.
- In plain terms
- Ideas come randomly and I don't know why.
- What can you take from it?
- Inspiration is mysterious and spontaneous.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do your ideas come from?
- Can you force creativity?
Another view
Some inspiration comes from deliberate practice.
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