Quotes About Artistry

It's an incredible dilemma to be an artist of color and to always be in denial about that, saying, 'I'm a choreographer first and then I'm black,' when in fact, that's not the case. I'm black first and then I'm also a choreographer.

Dhanush is an insanely incredible actor. To be directed by him has been nothing short of a learning experience.

Playing with Kip I definitely learned a lot playing with these incredible guys and hearing them.

The technology available for film-making now is incredible, but I am a big believer that it's all in the story.

I've always admired Cate Blanchett and the roles she chooses. I think she's got an incredible discipline in a way, with choosing roles that are going to help her grow and bring something interesting to the world.

I take jobs with people I admire, people with incredible talent who aren't necessarily big sellers.

Singing is incredibly physical.

The best voice actors all have a live performance background. And are competent, fearless, incredibly creative actors.

I've written a whole body of work that I'm incredibly proud of.

I always wanted to do an animated movie. I find it to be incredibly liberating as a way of telling a story.

I sang so many beautiful compositions, but 'Rockstar' was indeed magic.

I am an independent film-maker first and foremost. I have always cut my own cloth.

Most artists like to think of themselves as rugged individualists, as independent characters.

I associate creativity with independent music.

I think what I've learned to focus on is my music, and that's why I made my record independently.

I'd play with these Indian players, the tabla and sitar.

I love Indian wear and I think no one can beat the masterpieces our Indian designers and craftsmen create.

Pourquoi les poëtes parlent-ils mieux que moi de moi même? Je suis furieuse de na pas voir sortir de ma plume de ces phrases admirables qui sont une fin en soi. je scrute, je scrute les vers de poëtes, sûre de découvrir leur secret, sûre de trouver un jour moi aussi la clef de ce langage magique.

maybe the greatest thing about The Beatles is that they give you a little bit of light.

At times failure is very necessary for the artist. It reminds him that failure is not the ultimate disaster. And this reminder liberates him from the mean fussing of perfectionism.

Real painter understand with a brush in their hand.

The last name had been entered by Samuel Peters' agile pen with much shading of downward strokes and many extra corkscrew appendages...

Joseph Mattson is a monster of a writer.

Without wonder and insight, acting is just a trade. With it, it becomes creation.