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I don't consider myself an artist. I consider myself a very opinionated man who uses words as fighting tools.

As an artist, I understand that, and I value the creative input of the artist.

The scientist and the artist are both passionate about their exploration. What leads to my work is that I'm equally an artist and an engineer.

Part of being an artist is that you are always concerned you don't have what it takes. It... keeps us honest.

It's not fair to compare one artist to another because they all come with their own sort of elements to the picnic, you know.

If you're not an optimist, forget being an artist.

Every artist says that he/she wants to do something challenging, and I'm not any different. If someone approaches me with a serious role, I'll be more than happy.

Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I first made with myself: I'd say, I'm an artist, but I'm not really very good.

An artist's creative energy is ephemeral as a flower. It blooms and soon dies. No artist is great forever. Personally, I think I reached my peak in 2004 when I shot 'Samaria' and '3-Iron'.

As an artist your first loyalty is to your art. Unless this is the case, you're going to be a second-rate artist.