About yourself Quote by Julie Klausner
“My advice to women who habitually gravitate toward musicians is that they learn how to play an instrument and start making music themselves. Not only will they see that it's not that hard, but sometimes I think women just want to be the very thing they think they want to sleep with. Because if you're bright enough--no offense, Tawny Kitaen--sleeping with a musician probably won't be enough for you to feel good about yourself. Even if he writes you a song for your birthday. Don't you know that a musician who writes a song for you is like a baker you're dating making you a cake? Aim higher.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2023
Women should create music themselves rather than idolize musicians, fostering agency and self‑respect.
In simple terms: Women should make music, not just admire musicians.
Key Takeaway
Start creating music yourself.
Themes
agency
gender
creativity
self‑esteem
Mood
empowering
direct
candid
Type
advice
social commentary
When to use this quote
- Personal hobbies
- career advice
- relationship dynamics
Key Concepts
Feminism
artistic empowerment
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does creating art teach you about yourself?
- How can we support women in artistic fields?
A Different Perspective
Not all women are interested in music; advice may feel prescriptive.
