"Although they can do it all the time, you know, they're far better than me, on a musically, on a theoretical music level. You know, they're out of my league"
- Eric Clapton
About this Quote
This quote by Eric Clapton is describing other artists who are more talented than him. He acknowledges that they can do something all the time that he can not, which they are better than him on a musical and theoretical level. He is humbly admitting that they run out his league, which he is not as talented as them. This quote shows Clapton's humility and respect for other musicians, in addition to his own self-awareness. He is not scared to confess that he is not as skilled as others, and is willing to acknowledge the skill of those around him. This quote is a testament to Clapton's character and his determination to be sincere about his own abilities.
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