So I read an interview with Billy Childish and I identify with his perspective on life...

[Talo Segura]

I come from a generation where old people at gigs were viewed with high suspicion. Now they’re on the stage as well as in the audiences. 

People may think I like what I do, but that’s not necessarily the case. I do what I do. 

My networking is not really networking. If I network and say what I feel about things, it has the total polar opposite effect.

I don’t want to be anything and so I live a wonderful life of freedom. 

I’ve earned the right to be me by sheer bloody-minded persistence.

I don’t waste my time idolising other things. I recommend it. It’s a spiritual path. You’re meant to love yourself, despite your inadequacies.

Billy Childish (born Steven John Hamper; 1 December 1959) is an English painter, author, poet, photographer, film maker, singer and guitarist. Since the late 1970s, Childish has been prolific in creating music, writing and visual art. He has led and played in bands including the Thee Milkshakes, Thee Headcoats, and the Musicians of the British Empire, primarily working in the genres of garage rock, punk and surf and releasing more than 100 albums.

He is a consistent advocate for amateurism and free emotional expression. (Wikipedia)

[regardlessdreadful]

19 hours ago, Talo Segura said:

I come from a generation where old people at gigs were viewed with high suspicion. Now they’re on the stage as well as in the audiences. 

People may think I like what I do, but that’s not necessarily the case. I do what I do. 

My networking is not really networking. If I network and say what I feel about things, it has the total polar opposite effect.

I don’t want to be anything and so I live a wonderful life of freedom. 

I’ve earned the right to be me by sheer bloody-minded persistence.

I don’t waste my time idolising other things. I recommend it. It’s a spiritual path. You’re meant to love yourself, despite your inadequacies.

Billy Childish (born Steven John Hamper; 1 December 1959) is an English painter, author, poet, photographer, film maker, singer and guitarist. Since the late 1970s, Childish has been prolific in creating music, writing and visual art. He has led and played in bands including the Thee Milkshakes, Thee Headcoats, and the Musicians of the British Empire, primarily working in the genres of garage rock, punk and surf and releasing more than 100 albums.

He is a consistent advocate for amateurism and free emotional expression. (Wikipedia)

Snow Rider

Love this perspective! Billy Childish’s take on life and creativity is so refreshing—it's all about authenticity and persistence. His focus on self-acceptance and freedom over societal expectations is something we can all learn from. Truly inspiring to see someone unapologetically living their truth!

[Zombie]

On 12/3/2024 at 2:29 AM, regardlessdreadful said:

Love this perspective! Billy Childish’s take on life and creativity is so refreshing—it's all about authenticity and persistence. His focus on self-acceptance and freedom over societal expectations is something we can all learn from. Truly inspiring to see someone unapologetically living their truth!

…and independence of thought (making up your own mind on things), eschewing the ‘hive’

 

 

 

Edited December 4 by Zombie

[Zombie]

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Edited December 3 by Zombie