On Intentionally Vague, Mystique-Infused Explanations of Talent – Ben Casnocha
“Exactly what he does, and how, is difficult to describe,” Anderson Cooper says about music producer Rick Rubin on 60 Minutes. Cut to interview between Cooper and Rubin. “Do you p…
“Exactly what he does, and how, is difficult to describe,” Anderson Cooper says about music producer Rick Rubin on 60 Minutes. Cut to interview between Cooper and Rubin. “Do you play instruments?” Cooper asks. “Barely,” Rubin replies. “Do you know how to work a sound board?” “No,” Rubin replies, “I have no technical ability. And I know nothing about music.” “Well, you must know something,” Cooper says.” “I know what I like and what I don’t like. I’m decisive about what I like and what I don’t
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