Any Quote by Kenny Ortega
“I felt Michael Jackson was inspired a little bit more from the elegance of a Fred Astaire. Michael loved Sammy Davis, Jr. and James Brown and Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. But he wasn't any of those people. To be inspired is one thing, but he made it all his own.”
About This Quote
Michael Jackson blended diverse influences into a unique style, showing that inspiration can be transformed into original expression.
In simple terms: Borrowing ideas can lead to personal originality.
Key Takeaway
Fuse influences to create something new.
Themes
creativity
inspiration
originality
music
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
artistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- artistic development
- performance
- cultural fusion
Key Concepts
synthesis
personal voice
Questions to Reflect On
- Which influences shape your work?
- How do you make them your own?
A Different Perspective
Too much focus on influence may diminish personal credit.
![“Every time I was with Sammy [Davis Jr.] it was like going to the show business museum because the stories were so extraordinary, and I didn't care if they were true or not after a while. ... I don't know if he really got high with Humphrey Bogart or not. It didn't matter because he was painting…” quote by Billy Crystal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/040/billy-crystal-6588_bogart_every-time-i-was-with-sammy-davis-jr-it_1435535.jpg)
