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It's such a weird self-confidence that an artist has - to conceive of this thing that serves no function and say, 'I'm going to really work hard for it and give it and it's just going to matter to people.' You really have to believe it all on your own.

I think with anything where you delve into the back story of an artist, it kind of explains their work more intimately.

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

The responsibility of an artist is to be honest with themselves.

Every artist in the world likes his or her work to make people think.

If technique is of no interest to a writer, I doubt that the writer is an artist.

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.

Any artist that's involved in their work is inevitably going to have a focus in what they do.

Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience.

You have a right to your opinion about the work that you're doing. An artist is as equally important as the director. If you believe that, you can work in any circumstances.