"An artist can respect the backfield of fact before which every human being stands and choose not to address those facts."

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Source : Tom Bissell (2012). “Magic Hours: Essays on Creators and Creation”, p.174, McSweeney's

Tom Bissell

#Artist Quotes #Facts Quotes #Addresses Quotes

“Cry Baby is just a character in this world that I'm trying to create, and the music videos are really important to me, and I've fought to obviously get all of them approved.”
“Jason, stop this,â€ she pleaded. â€œYou donâ€™t want to kiss me. You donâ€™t even like me more than a little when you arenâ€™t foxedâ€ A harsh laugh escaped him. â€œI like you too damned much!â€ he whispered bitterly, then pulled her head down and captured her lips in a demaning, scalding kiss that took everything and give nothing in return.”
“I know of nothing more exciting than war.”
“I just feel so fortunate and so blessed to have been able to entertain people in the theatres and on record, it's just an amazing life that I've experienced.”
“This is bravery: using the challenge of daily life to sharpen our mind and open our heart.”

Source : Sakyong Mipham (2013). “The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanity's Hidden Treasure”, p.62, Harmony
“Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were.”
“What do you want to achieve or avoid? The answers to this question are objectives. How will you go about achieving your desire results? The answer to this you can call strategy.”
“I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.”

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