"Writing a song is much like being an author. Yes, we all have tools to write (everyone has a brain I hope!), but that doesn't all of a sudden make us best selling authors"
- Ken Hill
About this Quote
In this quote, Ken Hill compares the process of writing a song to that of being an author. He acknowledges that both need making use of tools, such as a brain, but having these tools does not instantly make someone a successful author or songwriter. Just as not everyone who can compose a story will become a very popular author, not everyone who can compose a song will become a hit songwriter. It takes skill, talent, and hard work to develop something that resonates with others and becomes a success. This quote serves as a pointer that having the tools is just the primary step, and true success originates from commitment and sharpening one's craft.
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