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I consider tragedy the highest form of art.

I think art doesn't have to be created in a period of misery, but it certainly helps.

I think all art comes out of conflict. When I write I am always looking for the dramatic kernel of an event, the junctures of people's lives when they go in one direction, not another.

People in misery is what most important in art.

Dance, theatre, etc. as art, will disappear along with the dominating 'expression' of tragedy and harmony: the movement of life itself will become harmonious.

Art is the triumph over chaos.

For me, art has to have two things to really blow me away: a strong concept and drama.

Art gives people a reason to be alive.

Art has to be reflective of our society.