"It was a kind of paralysis you would get from tendonitis and I would last about five to ten minutes into the set and it would set in and I really couldn't play"
- Leo Kottke
About this Quote
Leo Kottke's quote is describing a physical condition he experienced while performing. Tendonitis is a swelling of the tendons, which are the fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones. This condition triggered a kind of paralysis in Kottke, which would embed in after five to 10 minutes into his set. This paralysis prevented him from playing his instrument, likely due to the discomfort and stiffness connected with tendonitis. Kottke's quote is a testament to the physical toll that carrying out can take on a musician's body. It is likewise a pointer of the commitment and perseverance required to be a successful artist, as Kottke was able to conquer this physical limitation and continue to perform.
This quote is written / told by Leo Kottke somewhere between September 11, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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