I had trouble distinguishing art from life. I don’t now, and I feel much better!
Meaning of the quote
It can be hard to tell the difference between art, like music or painting, and real life. But Donald Fagen, an American musician, says he no longer has that problem. He now understands the difference, and he feels much better about it.
About Donald Fagen
Donald Fagen is an American musician and co-founder of the band Steely Dan. In addition to his work with Steely Dan, he has released four solo albums and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After the death of his musical partner Walter Becker in 2017, Fagen continued to tour alone under the Steely Dan name.
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