There’s a bit of every artist in their work.
Most artists are only truly appreciated after they’re dead.
The performer must have an honest respect and gratitude for the audience.
As death approaches, I believe that an artist must cast off anything that’s restraining him. And an artist must be resolute in creating, whatever time he has left, in absolute freedom.
You got the talent. That’s for certain. But all this ain’t no life for nobody. I know plenty musicians. I ain’t never met a happy one.[to Sammie]
I’m not sure they wanna hear what I wanna play, Johnny.[Bob Dylan]Who’s they?[Johnny Cash]You know, the men who decide what folk music is.[Bob Dylan]Well, f*** them. I wanna hear it. Make some noise, BD.[Johnny Cash]
I would never invade the space of another artist.
I don’t get around to poetry much.[Augustus Landor]Why should you? You’re an American.[Edgar Allan Poe]And you?[Augustus Landor]An artist. That is to say, without country.[Edgar Allan Poe]
Artists need to be free!
Artists can never lose their control of time.
All the best artists are a little twisted, mate.[to Cole Young]
