Art Quote by Studs Terkel
“Something was still there, that something that distinguishes an artist from a performer: the revealing of self. Here I be. Not forlong, but here I be. In sensing her mortality, we sensed our own.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Working, Studs Terkel, 1974
An artist reveals personal truth, unlike a performer who merely entertains; this authenticity connects us to our own mortality.
In simple terms: Artists share their inner selves, making us feel our own mortality.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability in creative work.
Themes
authenticity
mortality
creativity
connection
Mood
introspective
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theatre performance
- visual art exhibition
- personal memoir writing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
self‑revelation
existential awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does revealing self change audience perception?
- What risks arise when exposing personal truth?
A Different Perspective
A performer can also be authentic, blurring the line.
