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I Trust In My Inspiration, Really, And That's Difficult Because Sometimes You Would Rather Be Technical. And Once You Empty Your Mind, Empty Your Brain, It's Really Incredible. I'm Very Caring About Things That Dash Into My Brain, And I Make Sure I Don't Just Clog It.
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I Trust In My Inspiration, Really, And That's Difficult Because Sometimes You Would Rather Be Technical. And Once You Empty Your Mind, Empty Your Brain, It's Really Incredible. I'm Very Caring About Things That Dash Into My Brain, And I Make Sure I Don't Just Clog It.
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Order
Two
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Desire
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Talent
Awe
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Ambition
Simple
Thinking
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Cynical
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Spread
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Explaining
Feels
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Painting
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Thinking
Blue
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Genre Is
Creating
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Passed Away
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Thinking
Spirit
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Simple
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Rocks
People
The Boats Outside The Window Were Always Still I Wondered If One Of Them Would Take Me To The Ocean.
Ocean
Boat
Window
What The Beatles Did Was Something Incredible, It Was More Than What A Band Could Do. We Have To Give Them Respect.
Giving
Band
Incredibles
In The Second World War, I Was A Little Girl. I Was Evacuated In My Country.
Girl
Country
War
Be Kind To Yourself This Evening. Buy Something For Yourself. Treat Yourself To A Meal. Look In The Mirror And Give Yourself A Smile
Mirrors
Giving
Meals
I Don't Think You Make A Choice To Be An Artist. There Was No Decision For Me. I've Been Expressing Myself This Way Since I Can Remember.
Artist
Thinking
Choices
I'm Free From Holding Personal Anger Because I Can Express What I Want Through My Music.
Want
Because I Can
I Can
Tape The Sound Of Friends Laughing Together. Save It For A Rainy Day.
Rainy Day
Laughing
Together
Long, Long Time Ago, I Declared That All My Works Are A Form Of A Prayer/a Wish.
Prayer
Long
Wish
Sometimes I Have Compared Myself With A Scientist Or Something: When You Discover Something And You Don't Expect The Whole World To Understand It. I Always Thought I Was Doing That Kind Of Activity, In Art And In Music Too.
Art
World
Kind
I Wonder Why Men Get Serious At All. They Have This Delicate, Long Thing Hanging Outside Their Bodies Which Goes Up And Down By Its Own Will. If I Were A Man I Would Always Be Laughing At Myself.
Men
Long
Laughing
I Think That All Women Are Witches, In The Sense That A Witch Is A Magical Being. And A Wizard, Which Is A Male Version Of A Witch, Is Kind Of Revered, And People Respect Wizards. But A Witch, My God, We Have To Burn Them. It's The Male Chauvinistic Society That We're Living In For The Longest Time, 3,000 Years Or Whatever. And So I Just Wanted To Point Out The Fact That Men And Women Are Magical Beings. We Are Very Blessed That Way, So I'm Just Bringing That Out. Don't Be Scared Of Witches, Because We Are Good Witches, And You Should Appreciate Our Magical Power.
Blessed
Men
Thinking
The Art World Was Not Initially Really Accepting My Kind Of Work. I Was Ahead Of My Time.
Art
World
Kind
You Change The World By Being Yourself.
Inspirational
Change
Being Yourself
I Think There Is A Big Difference Between The Music Business And Music. And My Relationship Is To Music, Not Music Business. I Think The Business Will Keep Changing, But Music Won't. Music Will Be There.
Thinking
Differences
Bigs
John Wrote With A Very Deep Love For The Human Race And A Concern For Its Future.
Deep Love
Race
Very Deep
I'm Not Giving Any Guidance, Ok. I Mean, You Know, Mothers Are Not Supposed To Give Guidance, Right? Anyway, So He's [sean] Doing His Own Thing.
Mother
Giving
Guidance
The Human Race Is A Very, Very Magical Race. We Have A Magic Power Of Witches And Wizards. We're Here On This Earth To Unravel The Mystery Of This Planet. The Planet Is Asking For It.
Race
Magic
Asking
You Don't Need Talent To Be An Artist. 'artist' Is Just A Frame Of Mind. Anybody Can Be An Artist, Anybody Can Communicate If They Are Desperate Enough.
Artist
Mind
Needs
I Think Energy Is The Most Important Thing That We Can Give To People As Performers. Anything Else Is A Little Bit Pretentious. But Energy Is Not.
Thinking
People
Giving
When I Turned 60, It Didn't Bother Me At All.
Birthday
60th Birthday
Bother
Life With Another Person Is Always Difficult.
Artist
Difficult
Persons
True Artists Are Prophets. I Don't Want To Be That Prophetic In That Sense Because It's So Lonely.
Lonely
Artist
Want
Why Do They Cover Paul's Songs But Never Mine?
Song
Artist
Mines
My Father Was A Banker, But He Was An Independent Spirit. He Was A Very Good Pianist And Very Much Into Music.
Father
Independent
Bankers
I Was Born Into A Very Important Family In Japan. My Grandfather Was A Descendant Of The Emperor, And We Were Very Wealthy.
Japan
Grandfather
Important
People Are Still Thinking Of Solving Problems By Violence And War, And That Has To Stop.
War
Thinking
People
There's A Long Life Ahead Of You And It's Going To Be Beautiful, As Long As You Keep Loving And Hugging Each Other.
Beautiful
Kissing
Happy Valentines Day
Some People Are Old At 18 And Some Are Young At 90. Time Is A Concept That Humans Created.
Inspirational
Life
People
My Beauty Secret Is... Nothing! I Don't Drink Too Much Water. I Don't Eat Very Well. Sometimes I Cheat And Grab Some Chocolate. The Best Thing Is To Eat What You Want, But Not Very Much.
Water
Chocolate
Secret
The Male Society Is Letting The Men Think Of The Women As Something Pretty And Soft And That Kind Of Thing. So I Just Wanted To Show What We Were. Women Are The Ones Who Actually Created The Human Race. I Mean Without Us Bringing Up The New Generation, There Wouldn't Be A Human Race.
Mean
Men
Thinking
Energy Is So Important. If You Don't Have It, Don't Bother With Rock And Roll.
Rocks
Rock And Roll
Important
Art Is Like Breathing For Me. If I Don't Do It, I Start To Choke.
Art
Breathing
Choke
It's A Waste Of Time To Think That If You Colored A Painting Red What Might Have Happened If You Painted It Black.
Thinking
Black
Might
If I Hear Dance Music, My Body Starts To Move. Whatever The Dance Music Is, I Can't Help It. With All That, I Still Felt, Well, Rock Is A Little Higher Art, But It Wasn't. Right Now, Because I Have So Much Experience With Dance Charts, I Started To Realize That It's Incredible Art. This Is Going To Be Known One Day As High Art.
Art
Moving
Rocks
Mirror Becomes A Razor When It's Broken. A Stick Becomes A Flute When It's Loved.
Mirrors
Broken
Razors
I Get Very Sad When I Think About Vietnam Where There Seems To Be No Choice But Violence. This Violence Goes On For Centuries Perpetuating Itself.
Thinking
Choices
Vietnam
I Just Like To Explore All Sorts Of Different Forms - No, 'explore' Is Not Even The Word - Enjoy. You Don't Want To Limit Yourself To A Particular Form.
Different
Want
Limits
You Can Be Very Wild And Still Be Very Wise
Wise
Very Wise
Stills
Money Is Not Everything. We Don't Need Billions And Trillions Of Dollars.
Dollars
Needs
Billions
Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.


2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.


2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.


2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.


3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.


3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.


3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.



4. Proper Usage of Quotes


4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.


4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.


4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid


5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.


5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.


5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.



6. Quotes in Different Contexts


6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.


6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.


6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.



7. Punctuation and Formatting


Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:


Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.


Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.


Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.



8. Ethical Considerations


Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes


Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.



Conclusion


Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.


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