[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fN49IODA9JMghpmaRlA0GNToSbpV-XTmqzhLsIL1CPm0":3,"$fEu6IAaPyOoaitxr9BH0Ys7H5Wg4hO5BGwJh4Ho9kNsg":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},150156,"David Johansen","D",60,null,"david-johansen",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":79},[14,22,28,35,42,49,55,61,67,73],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3629292,"I'm afraid of me.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3629287,"Sometimes when I hear my voice on tape, I'm like, 'Who is that horrible man?'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":34},3629218,"When you're a kid, you have this feeling like you're indestructible. Your mortality doesn't even occur to you. But as time goes by, you realize, 'I better cut this out or that out if I want to continue to exist.'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant reflection is attributed to David Johansen, a founding member and lead vocalist of the New York Dolls, a pioneering rock band of the 1970s. As a child of the counterculture era, Johansen's words evoke the carefree spirit of youth, but also hint at the existential awareness that comes with growing older.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote may seem like a straightforward commentary on the passage of time and mortality. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more nuanced concern: the tension between creative freedom and self-preservation. Johansen suggests that as we age, we must reconcile our desire for artistic expression with the necessity of protecting ourselves from the consequences of our actions.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's fast-paced professional landscape, this insight can be applied by embracing a mindset of \"temporal compartmentalization.\" Recognize that your creative endeavors and personal well-being are not mutually exclusive; instead, they require a delicate balance. As you navigate your own career trajectory, identify areas where you need to \"cut out\" self-destructive habits or relationships in order to sustain your artistic vision and maintain a sense of wholeness.",{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":39,"source":40,"quote_tag":41,"commentary":9},2967516,"I mean, if you asked me what I’m going to be doing when I’m 85, I’d make a quick picture in my mind and, well, I’ll be singing.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":43,"quote_text":44,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":45,"source":46,"quote_tag":47,"commentary":48},2967512,"It’s really a drag to do the same project over and over again.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nDavid Johansen, the enigmatic leader of the New York Dolls and a highly influential figure in the development of punk rock, uttered these words during an interview in the late 1970s. At that time, Johansen was struggling to balance his artistic vision with the pressures of commercial success. As the music industry began to take notice of the Dolls' raw energy and rebellious spirit, Johansen found himself caught between creative expression and the demands of a growing fan base.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, this quote may seem like a complaint about repetition or boredom. However, it reveals a deeper truth about the perils of success. Johansen is highlighting the tension between innovation and stagnation that can occur when one becomes too closely tied to their own creations. By repeating the same project over and over again, an artist risks losing sight of what initially drove them – the spark of creativity that fueled their initial endeavors.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo avoid this pitfall, modern creatives should adopt a mindset of \"re-origination.\" When revisiting familiar projects or ideas, they should strive to re-experience the sense of discovery and experimentation that characterized their initial work. This can be achieved by taking calculated risks, exploring new formats or mediums, or even collaborating with artists from different disciplines. By embracing this approach, one can revitalize stale ideas and maintain a sense of freshness in their creative endeavors.",{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},2967504,"When I’m sleeping I do a lot of living.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":56,"quote_text":57,"author_id":5,"source_id":38,"has_image":18,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},2967496,"Most bands are commercial enterprises. 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