I listen to a lot of [Bob] Dylan, who I like a lot. I like Bruce Springsteen. I like T. Rex. I like all different kinds of music. One minute I'll be listening to Benny Goodman and the next I'll be listening to the Sex Pistols! (1988)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Depp expresses his wide-ranging musical tastes, noting that he enjoys artists from vastly different genres and eras.
- In plain terms
- He likes many kinds of music, from jazz to punk.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoying diverse genres keeps your perspective open.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What genres do you avoid?
- How does music shape your identity?
Another view
Liking everything can sometimes lack depth in any single area.
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