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Artist Quotes (page 74)

Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike. Margot Fonteyn
I didn't really think about becoming a professional artist until high school, when I realized that everything else required too much math. Phil Foglio
Dario Fo quote: "Every artistic expression is either influenced by or adds..."
Every artistic expression is either influenced by or adds something to politics. Dario Fo
When I came to New York, I began to meet the people who became the most famous artists of our time. I was insecure about my own level of ability, I didn't know whether I could compete with these people and, at the same time. I was wondering what is this anyway? Henry Flynt
Henry Flynt quote: "When I began competing with the other artists in New York, I..."
When I began competing with the other artists in New York, I discovered classical North Indian music. Henry Flynt
Every article on these islands has an almost personal character, which gives this simple life, where all art is unknown, something of the artistic beauty of medieval life. John Millington Synge
People are afraid to ask musicians to be involved in projects because they anticipate being turned down. Young artists hesitate before contacting me. People in my position don't get approached often enough. David Sylvian
If something is successful with the audience, it's automatically suspect; the reverse is to say that not to reach audiences is the greatest compliment an artist can receive! Carlisle Floyd
Carlisle Floyd quote: "Anyone who creates something new or does something different..."
Anyone who creates something new or does something different artistically is going to be singled out. Carlisle Floyd
Carlisle Floyd quote: "America tends to worship the modest talent because it doesn't..."
America tends to worship the modest talent because it doesn't put us in an uncomfortable position vis-a-vis the artist. Carlisle Floyd
Renee Fleming quote: "I've always been inspired by artists who have shown musical..."
I've always been inspired by artists who have shown musical and intellectual curiosity and the courage to take risks. Renee Fleming
I think I first realized I wanted to be in country music and be an artist when I was 10. And I started dragging my parents to festivals, and fairs, and karaoke contests, and I did that for about a year before I came to Nashville for the first time. I was 11 and I had this demo CD of me singing Dixie Chicks and Leanne Rimes songs. Taylor Swift
Fans are my favorite thing in the world. I've never been the type of artist who has that line drawn between their friends and their fans. The line's always been really blurred for me. I'll hang out with them after the show. I'll hang out with them before the show. If I see them in the mall, I'll stand there and talk to them for 10 minutes. Taylor Swift
I wanted Kimi to be a Japanese record with a Japanese title. I wanted it to be for them. They appreciate things on a different level, and take their art very seriously - that's special if you're an artist. Matthew Sweet
I play piano and guitar and I do write my own stuff so to a certain extent I know what I want to do in regards to music. But I'm still finding out what kind of music is my favourite kind to listen to, never mind do myself so I've got a lot of time to find out myself and develop myself as an artist. Richard Fleeshman

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