Frank Frazetta Quotes

I like to work on records when I feel inspired, not because it's expected of me.

I want to create. I think that's the one word I can grow on.

I believe sometimes you have a choice in what inspiration you choose to follow and other times you really don't.

The message is that if you believe in what you create, it's enjoyable and people will follow. The talented mangaka should know that; otherwise, no one would read or enjoy it. So believe in yourself. Believing in yourself is important.

Art depends on luck and talent.

I've got something to live for, because I always wanted to be an artist; I always wanted to be famous.

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.

I just want to be able to be creative.

I've got my Grammys on top of my piano and I look at them when I play.

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination.

SIXX: A.M. is a passion project. I think when you do things like that and put your heart into them and do your best and don't necessarily put them on a marketing grid, that's when things turn out the best.

Then I decided to draw from and on my own imagination, and everything came out perfect.

I have a photograph at home of Fred Astaire from the knees down with his feet crossed. It's kind of inspiring because it reminds me his feet were bleeding at the end of rehearsals. Yet when you watch him, all you see is freedom. It's a reminder of what the job is about in general, not just being in musicals.

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.

Stone walls confine a tinker; cold iron binds a witch; but a musician's music can never be fettered, for it lives first in her heart and mind.

Cease to be a drudge, seek to be an artist.

I have one message for young musicians around the world: Stay true to your heart, believe in yourself, and work hard.

A little bit of agitation gives motivation to the soul, and what really makes the species prosper is not peace so much as freedom.

A good director makes a playground and allows you to play.

You have to remember you're an artist and get hungry.

If a film works, you get more offers, appreciation and the latter is like oxygen. We survive on that.

Since day one, since the first time I touched the pen, I wanted to be the best at what I do.

Your dreams are what define your individuality. They have the power to give you wings and make you fly high.

Young artists, I really love to see us winning.

I just focus on trying to please and entertain those who have faith in my talent.