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Description: the more important thing is it was exciting because I got to take on another role, especially given that it appeared in a museum, and that is as visual artist. We're going to fill up the whole thing, don't worry. I am multitudes. So one of the things is that, I mean, some people would say, like, "Oh, you're being a dilettante,"

Lenny Abrahamson

I'm fascinated by people who have to reinvent themselves. I did it a few times - I was going to be a physicist before I was passionate about philosophy - and I realized that one more change, and I'm going to start looking like a dilettante.

Irish Director

Joe Klein

This dilettante notion that the global economy is evil because big corporate leaders make too much money... they do make too much money, but the only way we've figured out how to generate wealth in this world is through the market economy.

American Journalist

Iggy Pop

Punk rock' is a word used by dilettantes and heartless manipulators about music that takes up the energies, the bodies, the hearts, the souls, the time and the minds of young men who give everything they have to it.

American Musician

Graham Moore

I'm just this committed dilettante. I think what I've found is that I've tried to do a lot of different things in my life and discovered I'm not as good at them as I'd want to be.

American Writer

Cristina Saralegui

I want to make sure I'm not a dilettante. Decorating has been a passion all my life. I love it.

Cuban Journalist

George V. Higgins

Data is what distinguishes the dilettante from the artist.

American Novelist

Anna Julia Cooper

Life must be something more than dilettante speculation.

American Educator

Tim Ferriss

I am a human guinea pig and a professional dilettante.

American Author

Ian Hacking

I'm a dilettante. My governing word is 'curiosity.

Canadian Philosopher

Theophile Gautier

French Poet

Dilettante implies superficial knowledge, often lacking depth or real expertise.

Lack of Depth

Often used negatively to suggest lack of dedication or seriousness.

Negative Connotation

Can imply that someone is a hobbyist rather than a professional.

Hobbyist Implication

Describes actions that involve minimal commitment or effort.

Light Commitment

Suggests sporadic or occasional involvement in an activity.

Occasional Participation

May imply a beginner level of skill or knowledge in the activity.

Beginner Level

 the more important thing is it was exciting because I got to take on another role, especially given that it appeared in a museum, and that is as visual artist. We're going to fill up the whole thing, don't worry. I am multitudes. So one of the things is that, I mean, some people would say, like, "Oh, you're being a dilettante,"

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