I've seen the little tidal waves that I've caused in the music industry, and how people are becoming more evolved in their images. And there are a lot of new Marilyn Manson-esque people, but I don't get mad at those things. It's like there's one real Santa Claus, but there's a lot of fake ones at the mall.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges imitators in the industry but asserts their own unique status.
- In plain terms
- Others copy my style but I remain the original.
- What can you take from it?
- Originality persists even when trends are copied.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes an original?
- Can a trend be owned?
Another view
Claiming uniqueness can be subjective.
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