stewart copeland
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Compasses for 2025
As it’s the first non-fiction post of 2025, I thought I’d begin the year with a collection of quotes and aphorisms I picked up over the course of 2024; things I intend to keep top of mind when venturing through the year ahead. As I see it, a good quote is something like a compass.…
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The Role of the Artist
The very best artists don’t just entertain and bring pleasure with their work, they also embolden people. They fire up a creative spirit in others. They inspire people to speak in a less homogenised voice. They lead people by showing it’s possible to step outside their cautious selves and reach into the ether. A great…
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Coffee With David Hurn
It’s a rare thing that you get to meet a person who is both master of their craft and an influence on you, let alone spend three hours sitting in their kitchen having a chinwag over (excellent) coffee. The 3rd of December was one of those rare occasions, when I went to visit the legendary…
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Aphorism 21
If you don’t want to look at the numbers, they’re probably telling you something. If you do want to look at the numbers, they’re probably misleading you.
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Reassurance or Contribution?
When we find ourselves rushing out the front door and we ask someone close to us what they think of what we’re wearing, are we asking for their reassurance or their contribution? The same question applies to art and projects. The preceding hours before we’re set to release something doesn’t allow much scope for the…
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Imperfect Stances
In many ways, it’s choosing to take a stance in and of itself that is what matters most. That’s where the power is. Standing for something and being willing to put your neck on the line in the form of some clearly stated principles and backing them with action. After all, whatever your stance and…
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Aphorism 18
To predict the worst case scenario makes you a genius, to prepare for it makes you a nut.