As an artist, you want to make good stories and create good art; as a businessman, you want to make money and make sure the investors are happy. The two will always clash, unfortunately. Neil Jackson artartistbusinessman Change image and share on social
As an artist, you want to stretch. That's the only way you're going to grow. If I stay inside my comfort zone, do roles that I've done before, then I'm never going to get better as an actress. Jurnee Smollett actressartistcomfort Change image and share on social
As an artist your first loyalty is to your art. Unless this is the case, you're going to be a second-rate artist. Margaret Atwood artartistcase Change image and share on social
As an arts journalist in London, working mainly for the BBC, I interviewed hundreds if not thousands of authors. From them I gleaned a great deal of passing instruction in writing and I observed one fascinating detail: no two writers approach their work - physically - in the same way. Frank Delaney approachartauthor share on social
As an Asian actor, I would like once in my life to do just one Hollywood movie. It would be a memorable experience. Tony Leung Chiu-Wai actorasianexperience Change image and share on social
As an Asian-American actor, I believe it is important to never settle for the status quo. I feel a responsibility to do everything in my power to create positive perceptions of Asian Americans through my work. Ian Anthony Dale actoramericanasian share on social
As an assistant in the polytechnic department, I was able to finance new studies and got my Physics Masters Degree in 1958 and my Ph.D. in 1959. Francois Englert assistantdegreedepartment Change image and share on social
As an astronaut, especially during launch, half of the risk of a six-month flight is in the first nine minutes. Chris Hadfield astronautflighthalf Change image and share on social
As an astronaut, when you're getting ready to go out of that hatch, you know that's the pinnacle of both your career and your life. The view completely blows you away. The real challenge is getting past the excitement and getting focused and down to work. Thomas Marshburn astronautblowcareer share on social
As an astronaut, you have a very defined set of tasks to do. Those tasks may require you to work 60, 70 or 80 hours a week. Mae Jemison astronautdefinehour Change image and share on social
