I Was Always Narrating

I was a storyteller from childhood. Narrative is the essence of human existence.

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Umberto Eco

Italian semiotician, writer and philosopher, author of 'The Name of the Rose' and theory of open works.

My Journey as a Writer — Umberto Eco
A writer must be honest before language and before the reader.
Semiotics of Life — Umberto Eco
Everything in this world is a sign. We live in an endless field of interpretations.
The Language of Television — Umberto Eco
Television creates a new language of signs that shapes our reality.
The Reader Completes the Work — Umberto Eco
A novel is an open work. The reader must be a co-author, interpreting the text.
Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously — Umberto Eco
Do not take yourself too seriously, but perform your task with seriousness.
Behind the Doors of Meaning — Umberto Eco
Interpretation never ends. Each reading is a new discovery.

Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
The Power of Compassion — Michael Jackson
The most important thing is love and compassion. They override everything.
Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.