Art Quote by Berry Gordy
“All artists have runners, people that tell them what to do, business managers, lawyers, these - if they get the right ones, they're lucky, and if they get the wrong ones, they're unlucky.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1978, Motown Records
Artists need supportive collaborators; the right team brings luck, the wrong one brings misfortune.
In simple terms: Artists need good collaborators; luck depends on them.
Key Takeaway
Choose your team wisely.
Themes
collaboration
luck
creative process
Mood
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- album production
- artist management
- creative projects
Key Concepts
business
music industry
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are your essential collaborators?
- How do you handle a bad partnership?
A Different Perspective
Even good teams can face market challenges.
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