Quote by Studs Terkel

Something was still there, that something that distinguishes an artist from a performer: the revealing of self. Here I be. Not for long, but here I be. In sensing her mortality, we sensed our own.

Something was still there, that something that distinguishes

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This quote suggests that there is a crucial element that sets apart an artist from a performer, which is the ability to reveal their true self. The phrase "Here I be" implies the artist acknowledging their presence and existence. Furthermore, as the artist's mortality is contemplated, it evokes a sense of reflection and realization of the limited time we all have in life. Through this introspective experience, the audience is able to connect with their own mortality as well.

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