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As an artist, all I want is to be a part of good films.

As an artist, there's so many categories that you're put into, that there are so many things that I'm about that I've never explored as an artist on film. I don't see myself in so many characters in film.

I think a smart person today realizes that you have to be part of the art films that are done just for the sake of the art.

I think when you work with really wonderful directors who have a really strong vision, it lets you as an artist set the tone for your own career.

I think the key to great art and great artists is to just fully be yourself and not be scared of that, and be the extremes of your personality. Show the extremes of your personality and embrace the imperfections. Embrace the things about yourself that you might not like.

I've spent my life pursing excellence as an artist, which is what I always wanted to do anyhow.

I think I always knew that I would do something with art because it was the one thing that I knew I was really good at.

Acting is secondary - I don't feel like it's going to stick around because it's not something I want to do forever. My art has always been my top priority and I have far more experience in that field than I do in film.

If what you want to do is make good art, decide what's good and try to imitate it.