Quote by David Bowie

I'm well past the age where I'm acceptable. You get to a certain age and you are forbidden access. You're not going to get the kind of coverage that you would like in music magazines, you're not going to get played on radio and you're not going to get played on television. I have to survive on word of mouth.

I'm well past the age where I'm acceptable. You get to a cer

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses the frustration of being an artist who has reached a certain age where they are deemed less relevant or "acceptable" to the mainstream. They highlight the challenges faced by older artists in terms of receiving media coverage, radio airplay, and television exposure. Despite these limitations, the speaker acknowledges the importance of word-of-mouth promotion as a means to continue creating and sustaining their career. This quote sheds light on the ageism prevalent in the entertainment industry and emphasizes the reliance on personal connections and grassroots support for survival.

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Music Age

By David Bowie

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