"I could have a degree in music and come on the show, and Simon could still say 'You stink'"
- Clay Aiken
About this Quote
This quote by Clay Aiken speaks to the subjectivity of art and the problem of pleasing everybody. Aiken is recommending that even if someone has a degree in music, they could still be judged harshly by somebody like Simon Cowell. This quote implies that even if someone has the qualifications and the understanding, they might not be able to please everybody. It also speaks to the concept that art is subjective and that everybody has their own viewpoint. Aiken is recommending that even if somebody has a degree in music, they might not have the ability to please everyone. This quote speaks to the idea that art is subjective and that everyone has their own opinion. It likewise suggests that even if someone has the credentials and the understanding, they may not be able to please everybody. Ultimately, this quote speaks to the difficulty of pleasing everyone and the subjectivity of art.
This quote is written / told by Clay Aiken somewhere between November 30, 1978 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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