"It didn't even occur to me that I'm the last person in the world who should play salsa or Brazilian music"
- David Byrne
About this Quote
The audio speaker, David Byrne, is sharing humbleness and self-awareness regarding his very own musical abilities. He acknowledges that he may not be the most effective individual to do particular categories of songs, such as salsa or Brazilian music. He acknowledges his restrictions as well as is not scared to admit them.
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away"
"Liquid architecture. It's like jazz - you improvise, you work together, you play off each other, you make something, they make something. And I think it's a way of - for me, it's a way of trying to understand the city, and what might happen in the city"
