Creative Theft and Artistic Influence

What was Igor Stravinsky's response to critics who were upset about his reinterpretation of classic works?

• Art is theft.

• Good artists copy, great artists steal.

• Imitation is not flattery.

• You 'respect', but I love.

How does the speaker differentiate between hoarders and artists?

• Both hoarders and artists collect selectively.

• Both hoarders and artists collect indiscriminately.

• Hoarders collect indiscriminately, artists collect selectively.

• Hoarders collect selectively, artists collect indiscriminately.

What technique did the speaker use to overcome writer's block?

• Writing in a journal

• Attending writing workshops

• Creating blackout poetry

• Reading more books

Which artist is known for the project 'A Humument'?

• William Burroughs

• Tristan Tzara

• Brion Gysin

• Tom Phillips

What is the main idea behind the concept that 'nothing is completely original'?

• All ideas are completely new.

• Creative work builds on previous ideas.

• Originality is the key to creativity.

• Ideas should not be influenced by others.

How does the speaker illustrate the concept of remixing ideas using genetics?

• By discussing the history of newspapers

• By comparing it to the combination of parental genes

• By explaining the process of writing

• By showing how art is created

What does the speaker mean by being a 'creative kleptomaniac'?

• Stealing ideas indiscriminately

• Creating completely original work

• Borrowing ideas that are meaningful and useful

• Avoiding the influence of other artists

According to the speaker, what is the key to creative theft?

• Transforming stolen ideas into something new

• Avoiding any form of copying

• Keeping ideas to oneself

• Imitating others exactly

What advice does the speaker give about interacting with other artists and their work?

• Avoid any influence from them

• Steal and transform ideas

• Ignore their work

• Copy their work exactly

What does the speaker suggest doing with the ideas and inspirations you gather?

• Use them without transformation

• Discard them after use

• Share them so others can steal from you

• Keep them private