Direction Quote by Michael Feinstein
“I've had a couple of times where things were so extraordinary wonderful that it changed my world. One of them was when I met Ira Gershwin and started working with him. That was a game-changer for me. It changed the entire course and direction of my life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Michael Feinstein on Musical Encounters, 2015
A transformative encounter with a legendary collaborator reshaped his artistic direction and life path.
In simple terms: A meeting changed his life.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentorship from masters.
Themes
growth
collaboration
transformation
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career pivots
- creative collaborations
- learning from experts
Key Concepts
artistic development
networking
Questions to Reflect On
- What mentors could you pursue?
- How do you recognize a life‑changing moment?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone meets a legend; opportunities vary.
![“Ira [Gershwin] was the shyest, most diffident boy we had ever known. In a class of lower east side rapscallions, his soft-spoken gentleness and low-keyed personality made him a lovable incongruity. He spoke in murmurs, hiding behind a pair of steel-rimmed glasses..Ira had a kid brother who wore…” quote by Yip Harburg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/906/yip-harburg-20358_behinds_ira-gershwin-was-the-shyest-most-diffide_2038597.jpg)
