Age Quote by David Bowie
“Some of us, I think, us small, pompous arty ones probably read too much George Steiner and kind of got the idea that we were entering to this kind of post-culture age and that we'd better do something postmodernist - quickly, before somebody else did.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s interview, David Bowie discussing artistic influences
Reflects on feeling overly intellectual and eager to adopt postmodern trends before others do
In simple terms: Feeling overly scholarly and rushing to be avant‑garde
Key Takeaway
Recognize genuine artistic drive over forced trends
Themes
artistic authenticity
intellectualism
postmodernism
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- music production
- academic research
- personal branding
Key Concepts
cultural critique
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your creative urgency?
- How to balance originality with authenticity?
A Different Perspective
May sacrifice depth for novelty
