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The important thing to me is that I'm not driven by people's praise and I'm not slowed down by people's criticism. I'm just trying to work at the highest level I can.

If a thing seems to you worth working for at all, if it appears to you of moment enough to challenge any effort, then put into what you do all the enthusiasm of which you are capable, regardless of criticism.

I like criticism. It makes you strong.

I always take criticism as a challenge. It's the way I've always looked at it.

People react to criticism in different ways, and my way is definitely to come out fighting.

I'm vulnerable to criticism. Any artist is, because you work alone in your studio and, until recently, critics were the only way you'd get any feedback.

A thoughtful piece of criticism by somebody who understands the context of what you are doing is a tremendous gift and honor to read, even if they don't completely embrace your work.

My criticism is too severe sometimes and that is not good. But why don't you start doing your work unless your leader flies into a rage? It is not that you cannot do it but that you don't want to do it.

It's difficult to not be able to just be yourself without criticism in any position, whether you're in high school, college, or this industry.

Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.