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“Sitting around home I mostly play acoustic. I've got seven or eight guitars of various sorts, including a baritone. Sometimes at home, because a guitar is just lying around, that's the guitar I pick up rather than actually choosing something. I try to plan ahead for my laziness by leaving…” quote by Richard Thompson
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“Sitting around home I mostly play acoustic. I've got seven or eight guitars of various sorts, including a baritone. Sometimes at home, because a guitar is just lying around, that's the guitar I pick up rather than actually choosing something. I try to plan ahead for my laziness by leaving interesting things scattered about. If I leave a baritone guitar lying around, that's the one I'll pick up, and I'll start writing baritoney things.”

Richard Thompson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Spontaneous access to nearby instruments guides creative choices, turning laziness into intentional output.

In simple terms: Choosing a guitar you see leads to new music.

Key Takeaway

Keep tools visible to spark creativity.

Themes

creativity habit instrumentation

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • home studio
  • musician’s routine
  • instrument selection

Key Concepts

environmental cues creative flow

Questions to Reflect On

  • What instruments could you place out of sight to diversify?
  • How does environment shape your artistic decisions?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on proximity may limit exploration of other sounds.

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