I think my mother, more than anyone, knew the importance of inspiration. If it was occurring, you had to use it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The thing about inspiration is that it takes your mind off everything else.
Inspiration can hit you in the head at any time in any context. It could happen in a conversation. Talking to someone at a party, you can get an idea. But you've got to remember those inspirations.
Inspiration usually comes during work, rather than before it.
To me, the question of inspiration is an exercise in hindsight. The truth is, inspiration is mysterious at the time. I don't think it's ever a rational process.
My mother taught me about the power of inspiration and courage, and she did it with a strength and a passion that I wish could be bottled.
I don't work with inspiration. Inspiration is for amateurs. I just get to work.
Without a doubt my mother was an inspiration for my writing. This is true in many ways, but mostly because she is a wonderful storyteller, without even knowing it.
Before I do anything, I think, well what hasn't been seen. Sometimes, that turns out to be something ghastly and not fit for society. And sometimes that inspiration becomes something that's really worthwhile.
There is inspiration all around us.
I don't believe in the model of pure inspiration. All of my creative work stems from a dialogue with others.