I am usually protective of my work, not showing it to anyone until it has been redrafted and polished.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I'm very protective of how much I let people see.
I'll always protect what I'm working on. Which is why more and more of it is stuff only I can ruin.
I am careful with my material and presentation.
When people don't know who you are, they're seeing your work for the first time. But if they've seen a lot, getting certain things across is a more difficult.
Whatever art form you're working in, it's crucial to see it clearly, to feel it clearly, and not to worry about the results, or how someone else will see it.
People often swear the first time they see my work. I like that.
Sometimes I see it and then paint it. Other times I paint it and then see it. Both are impure situations, and I prefer neither.
I think every writer has got to direct. If you don't direct, you can't protect your work. The only way to ensure that it's going to be as close as possible to what you put down on paper - and what you see and hear in your head - is to do it yourself.
I am protective of my own personal life, but I must confess that I enjoy watching people that don't mind telling it all.
It's the ultimate task to do something stripped back, so you're not hiding behind anything.