An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one. Charles Horton Cooley artistfailsuccess Change image and share on social
An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski artisthardintellectual Change image and share on social
I think all art comes out of conflict. When I write I am always looking for the dramatic kernel of an event, the junctures of people's lives when they go in one direction, not another. Joyce Carol Oates artconflictdirection Change image and share on social
There were a series of moments when I decided that art was important, and it was an important vehicle for me to express my interest in spaces. Theaster Gates artdecideexpress Change image and share on social
Mild autism can give you a genius like Einstein. If you have severe autism, you could remain nonverbal. You don't want people to be on the severe end of the spectrum. But if you got rid of all the autism genetics, you wouldn't have science or art. All you would have is a bunch of social 'yak yaks.' Temple Grandin artautismbunch share on social
The art of acting is to pitch good. You do the pitching and hope that the other person catches the ball and does some good pitching back to you. Tyne Daly actartback Change image and share on social
School is such an encouraging and safe environment. It's filled with idealism and just really working on your craft. When you enter the business world - where art meets commerce - it can become quite depressing. Troy Garity artbusinesscommerce share on social
When I got into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, a doctor told me to give up the course as I'd be totally deaf within a couple of years. But I refused to give in. Stephanie Beacham academyartcouple Change image and share on social
I would like to live forever in people's hearts and minds; that would be fun. I'll leave the world my art. Suzi Quatro artforeverfun Change image and share on social
Our best teachers do more than impart facts and figures - they inspire and encourage students and instill a true desire to learn. That's a fine art in itself. Sonny Perdue artdesireencourage Change image and share on social