"Since art exists for humanity it is not unreasonable to assume that humanity has some rights in the matter. Who pays the piper calls the tune. An artist cannot be at once a rebel and a comfortable citizen."

-- Walter J. Phillips

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“A magician is an actor playing the part of a magician.”

Source : Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, Louis Hoffmann (2011). “Secrets of Conjuring and Magic: Or How to Become a Wizard”, p.43, Cambridge University Press
“The television industry claims they are only reflecting society with their programming and have no influence on behavior. If that is the case then why do businesses spend millions on TV ads that have no influence?”
“I will be the focal point for however long I decide to play. Half of me likes that idea and half of me doesn't, but once the adrenaline kicks in, I'll probably really enjoy it.”
“Singing is a f***ing blast. When it’s really good, it’s as good as the best sex. I get nipple erections all the time on stage, I do!”
“Men are apt to mistake the strength of their feeling for the strength of their argument. The heated mind resents the chill touch and relentless scrutiny of logic.”
“I'm not one for being too profound, but I will say this. If you wanna have a good time, if you wanna drink a little bit y'know get your sing-a-long on, come and see the Dropkick Murphys and have a good time.”
“So, on the eastern summit, clad in gray, morn, like a horseman girt for travel, comes, and from his tower of mist night's watchman hurries down.”

Source : Henry Kirke White (1829). “The complete works of Henry Kirke White: with an account of his life”, p.131
“I was swimming for the United States of America. I was swimming to beat Stephen Holland.”

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