Morrison remains a singer who can be compared to no other performer in the history of rock 'n' roll, a singer who can not be pinned down, dismissed or fitted into anyone's expectations. He is a conundrum.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The artist is described as unique and impossible to categorize or expect from.
- In plain terms
- He is unique and cannot be categorized.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept unpredictability in art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can an artist truly be one of a kind?
- Why do we try to classify people?
Another view
Calling someone a conundrum might ignore their clear influences.
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