"I play a musical instrument a little, but only for my own amazement"
- Fred Allen
About this Quote
This quote by Fred Allen speaks with the delight of playing a musical instrument. It recommends that he bets his own enjoyment and satisfaction, rather than for the approval of others. He is not concerned with impressing anybody, but rather with the individual complete satisfaction of creating music. This quote also suggests that he is not an expert artist, however rather someone who bets the large pleasure of it. He is not attempting to be the best, however rather to just take pleasure in the process of making music. This quote speaks with the power of music to bring joy and awe to the individual. It is a pointer that music can be a source of personal satisfaction, no matter skill level or acknowledgment.
This quote is written / told by Fred Allen between May 31, 1894 and March 17, 1956. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA.
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