What higher art does is to invite us in and allow us to make decisions. T. C. Boyle artdecisionhigh Change image and share on social
I think that's what art is about: to provoke you. It helps me make sense of a senseless universe because I become the god of the story. I create it, and I see it in all its lineaments in my own way and can control it - in a world in which everything else is out of control. T. C. Boyle artcontrolcreate share on social
Art allows people a way to dream their way out of their struggle. Russell Simmons artdreampeople Change image and share on social
I hope what I do has an art to it, and as an artist you have to try new things and keep yourself entertained. Craig Ferguson artartistentertain Change image and share on social
One thing about being a stand-up is it's a one-man show. You gotta do everything. You're the producer, writer, director, and the actor. You just gotta be out there and perform and give your all. It's such an honest form of art that it just taught me so much, and it kind of prepared me for manhood at an early age. Nick Cannon actorageart share on social
Tell me thy company, and I'll tell thee what thou art. Miguel de Cervantes artcompanythou Change image and share on social
Remember the great adversity of art or anything else is a hurried life. Robert James Waller adversityartgreat Change image and share on social
I don't decide where I live. My wife decides. She's a curator of contemporary art, and she works at an art museum, so we go wherever she has a job. All basements look the same, so I can write from whatever basement I happen to be living in. John Green artbasementcontemporary share on social
Israel is a wonderful place to be an artist - a place where imagination flourishes. Israeli culture is refreshingly avant garde - making films, music, performance art and visual art that continues to push the envelope, inspire and empower. Ryan Kavanaugh artartistavant share on social
I believe economic growth should translate into the happiness and progress of all. Along with it, there should be development of art and culture, literature and education, science and technology. We have to see how to harness the many resources of India for achieving common good and for inclusive growth. Pratibha Patil achieveartcommon share on social