Quotes from Oliver $

You have to control, focus and temper the strength. Uncontrolled strength is usually an explosion. Sometimes on the other hand let it explode and pick up the pieces.

If you think success will make you happy, you have it backwards.

The Impressionists had to fight the gallery system for many years before becoming accepted. One of their methods of fighting was to band together and hold their own shows.

Art is ultimately schizophrenic.

Marketing of art is, and to my mind has always been, trendy. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean there is any real long-term value. As an artist I do what I like. As a collector I collect what I like.

Artists should be self-aware of their work and their potential places in people's lives and make their decisions accordingly.

Can a nasty, horrible person still produce good quality, uplifting and inspirational work?

If you want to follow your dreams, you have to say no to all the alternatives.

Freedom works, it turns out; the Constitution codified and structured freedom at a level unparalleled in world history.