Admire Quote by Lemmy
“I don't really admire musicianship per se - as is obvious from my own playing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015, Lemmy Kilmister, Rolling Stone
He modestly acknowledges his limited musical skill despite his fame.
In simple terms: He doesn’t claim great musicianship.
Key Takeaway
Accept personal limits while enjoying art.
Themes
humility
self‑awareness
music
Mood
reflective
humorous
Type
personal
musical
When to use this quote
- performing
- songwriting
- teaching
- listening to music
Key Concepts
artistic self‑assessment
confidence gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- How does honesty affect audience perception?
- When is modesty beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Self‑deprecation may undermine credibility.
![“I’ve worked with such legendary guitar players as Allan Holdsworth, Ronnie Montrose, Eric Clapton, Lowell George and Steve Vai, but none of them come close to having Ed’s [Eddie Van Halen's] fantastic combination of chops and musicianship. I rank him along with Charlie Parker and Art Tatum as one…” quote by Ted Templeman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/98d/ted-templeman-281858_art_i-ve-worked-with-such-legendary-guitar-p_117538.jpg)
![“My art and my self-expression in any form has always been an attempt towards sincerity, honesty, and empathy for others. For a multitude of reasons both professional and personal I no longer feel that this is possible within [Crystal Castles]. Although this is the end of the band, I hope my fans…” quote by Alice Glass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/325/alice-glass-38946_art_my-art-and-my-self-expression-in-any-for_219529.jpg)
