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The day that music is taken for free by the majority is the day that the phrase "sell out" doesn't exist any more.
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I cannot judge what motivates people. We are all moved by one of four things or a combination of these four things: money, romance, recognition or survival.
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If you're doing something that people want, they'll find you.
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Some people consider the way Shakespeare was writing about Ophelia as erotomania – that she was delusional in thinking that Hamlet was in love with her. But I don't think so.
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I believe I am a better director than actor. I enjoy acting if the part is right. Directing comes very naturally to me. I enjoy it. I am very confident in my work.
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Success is having a career that you love with every fiber in your body.
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Life is simple unless we find a way to make it complicated.
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Inspiration and creativity, they ride right next to one anotherNot everyday are you going to wake up, the clouds are gonna part and the rays are gonna come downsometimes you gotta just get in there and force yourself to work and maybe something good will come out of it.
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The big picture is a nice way to think of things if you have the freedom to.
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Art is only worth what people will pay for it. Artists do not get paid by the hour.
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Technique plays a part - you have to know how to play.
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When I say nothing, I say everything.
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When you know your work sells, then seeking a gallery or outdoor show is fine. Then, if an event or art gallery kicks sand in your face don't give up, keep moving forward. Use your brain and eliminate a lot of your personal agony. There are times when you should not take NO for an answer. But there are others when you should never put yourself in the place to be rejected to begin with. Seek the wisdom to know the difference and then go for it. Persevere in the face of disappointment.
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People have sort of a problem trying to see an end to a situation as being positive or romantic.
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The main things to rebel against - over-production, too much technology, overthinking. It's a spoiled mentality; everything is too easy. If you want to record a song, you can buy Pro Tools and record four hundred guitar tracks. That leads to overthinking, which kills any spontaneity and the humanity of the performance.
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Art doesn't sell itself, it has to be sold.
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Mastery is the rudder, Mystery is the sail and Magic the wind to move you in your chosen direction.
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We learn to beat fear by doing.
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I gave myself over to music and art a long time ago, so I don't get to relax and I don't get to sit still. The best I can do is constantly create my own environment so it benefits what I need to accomplish in the next step.
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Can there be enough books to answer all your questions?
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The biggest failures come round and spring ultimate surprises of survival.
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You can't do better than that.
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Some guys are afraid of "fashion" even those this isn't really fashion. It's more "style". A lot of guys don't want to look like they care too much. The idea of standing in a fiting room and trying things on and saying, "How does this look?" I think maybe that experience is a little bit intimidating.
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Your passion must be tempered with patience. Maybe long-suffering patience would be a better word.
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