The prospect of being immortal doesn't excite me, but the prospect of being a materialistic idol for four years does appeal.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I think in some ways it's good to have at least one thing for which you could be really immortal, you know?
I don't want to achieve immortality by being inducted into the Hall of Fame. I want to achieve immortality by not dying.
If your contribution has been vital there will always be somebody to pick up where you left off, and that will be your claim to immortality.
We all know we have a finite period of time. I just feel if I'm going to be alive, I want to be challenged - to be as immortal as possible. The path to that isn't an easy way, but it's a rewarding way.
Immortality is a by-product of good work.
Immortality is to live your life doing good things, and leaving your mark behind.
To become truly immortal, a work of art must escape all human limits: logic and common sense will only interfere. But once these barriers are broken, it will enter the realms of childhood visions and dreams.
What we have as artists is the immortalization opportunity that others don't have, because our work is lasting; it's there forever to view.
I would hate to be immortal forever.
Fame comes and goes. Longevity is the thing to aim for.