We always had a vision, but we weren't sure if it would translate or just come off as pretentious, we were playing basements, and Gerard would be like straight-up Ziggy Stardust. Kids would be horrified.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Doubt about whether their bold vision would be accepted.
- In plain terms
- We had a plan but feared it would seem pretentious.
- What can you take from it?
- Artists worry their ideas may miss the mark.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is vision pretentious?
- How do you know an idea will land?
Another view
It frames authenticity as risky.
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