"I don't want to limit myself musically. It would be really limiting if we'd neglect something we really want to do, like explore other styles of music"
- Billie Joe Armstrong
About this Quote
In this quote, Billie Joe Armstrong is revealing his desire to not limit himself creatively in regards to music. He thinks that it would be a hindrance to his growth as an artist if he were to disregard particular designs or categories of music that he is interested in exploring. By saying "restricting," he is stressing the unfavorable effect that this would have on his musical journey. Armstrong is encouraging himself and others to be open-minded and not be afraid to get out of their convenience zones in order to fully reveal themselves and their musical capabilities.
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