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.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
To be an artist you have to give up everything, including the desire to be a good artist.
I think the definition of an artist is not necessarily tied into excellence or talent; an artist is somebody who, if you took away their freedom to make art, would lose their mind.
Part of being an artist is that you are always concerned you don't have what it takes. It... keeps us honest.
I'd say, if you want to be an artist, start with your art; start with making great music and it will, hopefully, eventually cut through all of the nonsense that is out there.
I don't think you should categorize yourself as an artist.
You don't make any money being an artist. Writing and producing? You get your money from that. You live comfortable.
To be an artist, you need to play inside your work.
Being an artist means ceasing to take seriously that very serious person we are when we are not an artist.
I don't call myself an artist. I act. That's what I do.
I make a good living and I've never looked at myself as being an artiste.