Conventional Quote by Elizabeth Ashley
“Because I'm a performer I can justify and sometimes sell the things about me that offend and shock the conventional world. I need to live life in the fast lane. I need to do things to excess. I need to go over the edge. I have an obligation to experience the things most people can't experience. The taboos. The things you're not supposed to know or do. That's part of my job. That's why I do it. I would probably do it anyway.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015
She believes a performer must push boundaries, embrace excess, and explore taboo experiences to fulfill artistic duty.
In simple terms: Artists should challenge norms and seek extreme experiences.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk to expand creative horizons.
Themes
creativity
rebellion
risk
taboos
Mood
defiant
intense
provocative
Type
statement
manifesto
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Live boldly
- challenge conventions
- explore forbidden topics
- push personal limits
Key Concepts
Performance art
self‑expression
cultural transgression
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should an artist respect?
- How does shock value serve artistic purpose?
A Different Perspective
Excess can alienate audiences and damage personal well‑being.
