From Variety · Mya Copeland · · 50s
Questlove on vulnerability and trailblazing
Questlove shares how vulnerability drives change: 'I gotta be the change I want to be'.
In brief
Questlove shares how vulnerability drives change: 'I gotta be the change I want to be'. Questlove, a Roots frontman and NYU professor, says directing documentaries helped him embrace vulnerability and becoming change he wants. Originally reported by Variety.
Questlove's career journey
More than 30 years into his career, Questlove remains open to change.
Questlove's roles
The Roots frontman has performed in Jimmy Fallon's band for over a decade, produced Hamilton's cast album, taught at NYU, hosted a podcast, and written eight books.
Documentary work
Since 2020, Questlove has directed four documentaries, initially opposing this creative path.
Vulnerability insight
Questlove said he had to work to realize: 'I know it’s cliché, I gotta be the change I want to be.'
“I know it’s cliché, I gotta be the change I want to be.”
What happens next
Questlove continues using vulnerability to drive change through his work and leadership.
The headline
Questlove, a Roots frontman and NYU professor, says directing documentaries helped him embrace vulnerability and becoming change he wants.
