I like the idea that I can make a drawing or I can make a painting or I can write notes, write my sort of journal thing, and someday my kid will have that. (1999)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Depp enjoys creating art and hopes his work will be a legacy for his child.
- In plain terms
- He likes making art and wants his child to inherit it.
- What can you take from it?
- Create personal works that can be passed down to loved ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does creating for future generations matter?
- How can art be preserved across time?
Another view
Not everyone values artistic legacy equally.
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