Albums Quote by Rick Wakeman
“I learned an invaluable lesson from a kid in Argentina when we were playing Buenos Aires in 2002. I came out of the hotel and this 16-year-old-boy asked me to sign his copy of my Six Wives of Henry VIII album. As I was signing it I asked him 'what does a 16 year-old like about this old music?' and he looked at me, quite hurt, and said, 'it might be old to you, Mr Wakeman, but I only heard it for the first time last week. When you hear something for the first time, it's new.' I've never forgotten that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rick Wakeman, 2002, discussing Six Wives of Henry VIII
First encounters make anything feel fresh, regardless of age.
In simple terms: First experiences feel new.
Key Takeaway
Embrace novelty.
Themes
learning
freshness
experience
Mood
curious
inspired
Type
anecdotal
motivational
When to use this quote
- music appreciation
- teaching
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology of novelty
intergenerational connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What new experiences can you seek?
- How does novelty affect perception?
A Different Perspective
Novelty fades; continuous learning needed.
