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To be idle requires a strong sense of personal identity.
To be idle requires a strong sense of personal identity.
What do you think an artist is? An imbecile who has only his eyes if he is a painter, or read more
What do you think an artist is? An imbecile who has only his eyes if he is a painter, or his ears if he is a musician, or a lyre at every level of his heart if he is a poet, or, if he is merely a boxer, only his muscle? On the contrary, he is at the same time a political being, constantly alert to the heartrending, burning, or happy events in the world, molding himself in their likeness.
I've grown certain that the root of all fear is that we've been forced to deny who we are.
I've grown certain that the root of all fear is that we've been forced to deny who we are.
Bad artists always admire each others work.
Bad artists always admire each others work.
True artists are almost the only men who do their work for pleasure.
True artists are almost the only men who do their work for pleasure.
I've been relying very heavily on my instincts as of late, and my songwriting has come to depend on my read more
I've been relying very heavily on my instincts as of late, and my songwriting has come to depend on my ability to surrender to the inspiration whenever it strikes. When I clear my mind and let the music take over, my hands seem to move on their own, and my voice utters words I haven't premeditated. This is pure instinct. It's like riding a wave. You just take a deep breath, hop on, and hang on as long as you can. That's basically how I songwrite when I'm composing impromptu pieces. It's a lot like channeling. Or free associating. And it's super fun, because anything can happen! It's pure creativity.
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
Identity is such a crucial affair that one shouldn't rush into it.
Identity is such a crucial affair that one shouldn't rush into it.
The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose.
The value of identity of course is that so often with it comes purpose.
