Some artists claim praise is irrelevant in measuring the success of art, but I think it's quite relevant. Besides, it makes me feel great. Chris Van Allsburg artartistclaim Change image and share on social
Some artists I know, they would rather not see the audience or envision them. But for me, I'd rather see them. I feel like part of the reason I perform is to feel that connection. It's the reason I love it so much. John Legend artistaudienceconnection share on social
Some artists imagine they've got a hold on this apparatus, which in fact has got a hold of them. As a result, they end up supporting a cultural prison that is out of their control. Robert Smithson apparatusartistcontrol Change image and share on social
Some artists see a gig as an audience worshipping them. I think it is about having a great time together. I have a part as the singer. An audience has a part. Playing a gig doesn't make me high on myself. Jo Nesbo artistaudiencegig share on social
Some artists shrink from self-awareness, fearing that it will destroy their unique gifts and even their desire to create. The truth of the matter is quite opposite. James Broughton artistawarenesscreate Change image and share on social
Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali - someone who actually creates a sound for them. Jerry Harrison artistcreatekind Change image and share on social
Some artists want to confront. Some want to invoke thought. They're all necessary and they're all valid. Maya Lin artistconfrontinvoke Change image and share on social
Some artists will tell you that's all they want to do is write their own music, and that's great, but George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, they didn't write everything they recorded, and they've had major, major careers. I think it's all about the best song. Jake Owen artistbrookcareer share on social
Some asteroids have us in their sights. Be nice to sort of go near them and find out what they're made of, possibly tag their ears so they're always broadcasting to us their location. In case one of their trajectories head straight for us, we'll know well in advance to do something about it. Neil deGrasse Tyson advanceasteroidbroadcast share on social
Some astronauts describe the routine flushing of urine into space, where the freezing temperatures turn the droplets into a cloud of bright, drifting crystals, as being among the most amazing sights they saw on an entire voyage. Eugene Cernan amazeastronautbright share on social