I totally related to Cole Porter's magnetic pull to any piano that was in the room, which he was famous for doing, as was Gershwin. You couldn't drag them away from a piano.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cole Porter and Gershwin were irresistibly drawn to pianos, unable to resist playing them whenever available.
- In plain terms
- Some musicians feel an unstoppable urge to play the piano when they see one.
- What can you take from it?
- Passion for music can override social norms or practical plans.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your creative impulses?
- How do you handle irresistible urges?
Another view
This might romanticize behavior that could be disruptive in public settings.
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