Always Quote by Robert Lopez
“I am never excited to play through a song all the way, because it can reveal more flaws that mean more work. For some reason, I always have an irrational fear that the song will never be finished.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2020
Performing a full song exposes hidden flaws, leading to more work and fear of never finishing.
In simple terms: Finishing a song can reveal imperfections and cause anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfections as part of the creative process.
Themes
creativity
performance
self‑criticism
fear
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
artistic
self‑help
When to use this quote
- musical rehearsal
- songwriting
- stage performance
Key Concepts
perfectionism
process
artistic anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can reduce fear of unfinished work?
- How can flaws be viewed as opportunities?
A Different Perspective
Fear of incompleteness may hinder progress.
![“I really, really enjoy fitting words together - but I only enjoy it when it's easy, when it sort of rolls along by itself. I never erase anything [and] I hardly ever write anything down... The song will be finished before I write it down... I won't write a song unless it serves me in some way…” quote by Fiona Apple](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/34d/fiona-apple-1912_easy_i-really-really-enjoy-fitting-words-toge_565894.jpg)
