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An artist's duty is rather to stay open-minded and in a state where he can receive information and inspiration. You always have to be ready for that little artistic Epiphany.

I'll always take an artistic endeavor over a career move.

Let's just say that I think any person who aspires, presumes, or feels the calling to be an artist has a built-in sense of duty.

It's kind of not about the quality of the art, as much as this is what I love doing and I'd have a worse time doing anything else. That's kind of as far as I think in terms of philosophy.

I've spent my life pursing excellence as an artist, which is what I always wanted to do anyhow.

I can't really see myself as an artist. Now, to step out here and there, do it when I feel like it, that's a possibility. But for me to be a full-fledged, full-time artist in the industry, I don't think so.

The whole thrust of modern art, as far as I understand it, is expanding the role of the artist as a kind of esthetician, someone who actually spends his time, is trained in a way to deal with qualities.

I think when you work with really wonderful directors who have a really strong vision, it lets you as an artist set the tone for your own career.