In the '70s, there was no shortage of people taking themselves too seriously, as 'artistes,' if you will. I think we all had a tendency to do that at some point in our career. So looking back on that, it's fun to laugh at it.
This quote offers a nostalgic reflection on the 1970s, a time when many artists and performers took their work very seriously, sometimes to the point of overinflating their importance. It highlights how personal growth often involves looking back and recognizing past pretensions or self-importance with a sense of humor. Embracing such moments can be freeing and help cultivate humility. It encourages us all to not take ourselves too seriously and to find the humor in our own past mistakes or exaggerated self-images, fostering a healthier perspective on artistic and personal identity.
