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“When I'm playing, I'm never through. It's unfinished. I like to find a place to leave for someone else to finish it. That's where the high comes in.” quote by Miles Davis
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“When I'm playing, I'm never through. It's unfinished. I like to find a place to leave for someone else to finish it. That's where the high comes in.”

Miles Davis

About This Quote

Artistic creation is an ongoing, collaborative process; leaving space for others to continue the work fuels creative excitement.

In simple terms: Music is unfinished, inviting others to add.

Key Takeaway

Collaboration sustains artistic vitality.

Themes

creativity collaboration improvisation art

Mood

joyful inspired

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • jazz jam sessions
  • open‑source software projects
  • collective storytelling

Key Concepts

open‑ended composition community of artists

Practical Applications

  • design works with modular sections
  • encourage peer contributions

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does openness affect artistic ownership?
  • What mechanisms protect contributors in collaborative works?
A Different Perspective

May not apply to highly personal or solitary artistic visions.

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