Before Quote by Damien Chazelle
“I was a kid living in New Jersey, who - I'd wanted to make movies since I was a little kid, so that came before music for me. But I started playing drums just as a hobby, and I wasn't even really into jazz that much.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2014
He grew up in New Jersey, dreaming of filmmaking before music, later took up drums as a hobby despite limited jazz interest.
In simple terms: Childhood dream of movies, later drums as hobby
Key Takeaway
Explore early passions, stay open to new skills
Themes
creativity
career
growth
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
personal narrative
career reflection
When to use this quote
- school projects
- band practice
- film school auditions
- personal development
Key Concepts
film
music
drumming
Questions to Reflect On
- How did early film interest influence later musical pursuits?
- What drives you to keep exploring new hobbies?
A Different Perspective
Passion may shift, but early dreams shape identity.
![“It seemed so wimpy at first when I started to play [guitar]. So I started playing loud with lots of effects just to try to mimic the dynamic [of the drums]. Drums seemed a lot more expressive. [I was] Trying to emulate the feeling of playing the drums on the guitar - I guess that's why I played it…” quote by J Mascis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f0/j-mascis-27113_drums_it-seemed-so-wimpy-at-first-when-i-start_73329.jpg)
