Quote by Leonard Cohen

We used to play music for fun. Much more than now. Now nobody picks up a guitar unless they're paid for it.

We used to play music for fun. Much more than now. Now nobod

Summary

This quote reflects a shift in people's motivation for playing music. In the past, playing music was primarily driven by the pleasure and enjoyment it brought, but nowadays many individuals seem to be more motivated by financial incentives. The quote suggests that the pure joy and spontaneity associated with playing music for fun has diminished, and playing a guitar has become more tied to monetary gain rather than personal fulfillment.

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By Leonard Cohen

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