Munira Mirza Quotes

It is not your paintings I like, it is your painting.

The 'New York Times' reviews of my work have been evenly divided - favourable and unfavourable.

There is no more respected or influential forum in the field of journalism than the New York Times. I look forward, with great anticipation, to contributing to its op-ed page.

There are certain filmmakers who look at the kind of work you have been a part of or if you come with a baggage of bad films.

I grew up reading 'British Vogue' - I am so honoured and humbled to be taking up the mantle of editor.

Art should never try to be popular. The public should try to make itself artistic.

What happens is I speak to people outside of my circle of friends and they have already formed an opinion of me based on the things that people have written. That is the effect of journalism on my life, and sometimes it isn't very pleasant.

Summoning artists to participate In the august occasions of the state Seems something artists ought to celebrate A golden age of poetry and power Of which this noonday's the beginning hour.

The fact that a man is a newspaper reporter is evidence of some flaw in character.

Heavy media attention legitimates anything …

It is only by introducing the young to great literature, drama and music, and to the excitement of great science that we open to them the possibilities that lie within the human spirit—enable them to see visions and dream dreams.

No nation as young as America can be expected to become immediately a power in the arts.”

A lot of times, what people see is what they hear or what's on your Instagram.

Trust is the most important aspect of being a journalist. If people don't trust or find you relatable - you will not have success.

The historical importance of a composer does not always go hand in hand with the quality of their work.

When you work at 'The Wall Street Journal,' the coins of the realm are truth and trust - the latter flowing exclusively from the former.

Just because somebody says you are not trustworthy, that doesn't mean it is so... CNN's brand equity is built over 37 years doing hard work in very dangerous places... those who rely on CNN trust CNN more than ever.

I've tried very hard to be thought of as a serious actor.

I think celebrity is taking a heavy shot because of reality TV and the rise of Mr. Trump. I think people are becoming a little more leery, assuming that being a celebrated individual means you have some gravitas.

My take on it, like a filmmaker or actor, is if you have much more colors within your creation, eventually people will appreciate what you're doing, and the other stuff is secondary, like critiques or even awards or anything else, as long as people enjoy it.

The fun part about doing our movies is that you're creating something using the talents of people rather than finding these pathetic people who are thrust into these situations. That, to me, is completely artless.

The artist part of me always wants to be appreciated. I read every review. But I never wanted to seek validation by awards or anything controlled by politics.

When your work speaks, you don't need to speak at all.

If you do a brilliant work and if the audience don't like it, what's the point.

I approach video games the same way I approach theatre, filmmaking, poetry, or painting. I wish more people would take that point of view. It would help the industry to move on.