Quotes About Originality

Since he was 17 years old in Atlanta, I think people always knew that there was something different about Key. He's obviously been able to adapt to so many sounds and time periods in his own way, which is clear from the long list of collaborators; but he has always retained an effortlessly weird perspective.

It's Frank's painting on the cover. We were originally going to use a Salvador Dali painting that we got permission from Salvador Dali to use, and Frank found this one, and it really did fit the music much more.

I was doing space girl outfits way before Katy Perry or Gaga!

Normality is to be different. Every person is a different person. And one day you need to be aware of your difference. Aware that you are not the same as the others. That is to be normal.

I'm not interested in a persona.

I don't have a persona or anything like that that I'm trying to live up to.

I don't want to become a brand and I certainly don't want to have a persona.

Be what you are; it is better that way. --Dolph

Why should I be ashamed to describe what nature was not ashamed to create?

You've taken millions—hundreds of millions—of people who've never had an original thought in their lives and suddenly thrown their brains into high gear. They start thinking—but what basis have they got? They still retain the old superstitions, prejudices, hates and fears and greeds, and most of their new mental energy goes to elaborate rationalization of these.

Pada setiap awal pertumbuhan, katanya, semua hanya meniru. Setiap kita semasa kanak-kanak juga hanya meniru. Tetapi kanak-kanak itu pun akan dewasa, mempunyai perkembangan sendiri.

All trends and tendencies will bow before incisive minds.

Creativity is Intelligence having outburst.

Creativity is just distinguish things, then connect the suitable ones.

The principle of genuine creativity is not to depict but to arouse.

Think of thinking as an invitation to innovation.

What makes you different, makes you so beautiful.

One who walks in another's tracks leaves no footprints.

An apt quotation is as good as an original remark.

Do not take roads traveled by the public.

There is courage in not caring what others think about your uncommon action, when you find that the greatest show in the universe is the universe.

The reality is, I like imperfection. You take away from the world when you're not yourself. Whatever is unique and special about you was designed by God. And when you try to be someone else, we don't get you. Who knows what you would have contributed to the world had you just been yourself, if you had just celebrated who you are and just walked boldly?

Look at people for an example, but then make sure to do things your way. Surround yourself with positive people.

Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to your level.