There was a time when I used to get lots of ideas... I thought up the Seven Deadly Sins in one afternoon. The only thing I've come up with recently is advertising.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Peter Cook contrasts his prolific past creative output with a recent focus on commercial advertising, hinting at artistic decline.
- In plain terms
- He used to come up with big ideas but now only writes ads.
- What can you take from it?
- Commercial success can sometimes replace original artistic creativity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does working for money kill art?
- Can you write ads and still be creative?
Another view
The quote assumes advertising lacks creativity which many industry professionals would dispute.
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