Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/lou-reed-i-have-never-thought-of-music-as-a-challenge Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Lou Reed: ‘I have never thought of music as a challenge’ Nation Oct 27, 2013 5:30 PM EDT “I have never thought of music as a challenge — you always figure, the audience is at least as smart as you are. You do this because you like it, you think what you’re making is beautiful. And if you think it’s beautiful, maybe they’ll think it’s beautiful.” — Lou Reed, July 2, 2013, in an article for the Talkhouse A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
“I have never thought of music as a challenge — you always figure, the audience is at least as smart as you are. You do this because you like it, you think what you’re making is beautiful. And if you think it’s beautiful, maybe they’ll think it’s beautiful.” — Lou Reed, July 2, 2013, in an article for the Talkhouse A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now