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The cello looks like a woman to me. And, you know, the…

“The cello looks like a woman to me. And, you know, the curves. And so I am in a way, and it's funny to admit this, I am sexually attracted to the cello, the curves really get me. So as I watched him play, you know, Yo Yo Ma is sort of making love to a beautiful woman.” quote by Sherman Alexie
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“The cello looks like a woman to me. And, you know, the curves. And so I am in a way, and it's funny to admit this, I am sexually attracted to the cello, the curves really get me. So as I watched him play, you know, Yo Yo Ma is sort of making love to a beautiful woman.”

Sherman Alexie

About This Quote

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

The speaker likens the cello’s shape to a woman, expressing sexual attraction to its curves and the performance.

In simple terms: Cello’s curves evoke sensual feelings.

Key Takeaway

Recognize personal aesthetic attractions.

Themes

art sexuality music appreciation

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

artistic personal

When to use this quote

  • art critique
  • personal reflection
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

aesthetic objectification embodiment musical intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal attraction affect artistic perception?
  • Can sensual language enrich music critique?
A Different Perspective

May objectify instruments, reducing artistic focus.

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