Keith Olbermann Quotes

It doesn't matter what it is, it doesn't matter if you have training or a background in it. Just create something, and lend a piece of yourself to that art.

My purpose is to entertain and please myself. I feel that if I am entertained, then there will be enough other readers who will be entertained, too.

The downside of videos is that it will put my vision in front of other people, so they might not get the chance to create their own.

I've never really tried to copy anyone; I like to have my own style.

In a lot of the art world, you have to present yourself as you know what you're doing at a young age. Music gave me another outlet. The 'no wave' bands were such an inspiration; it felt so free - once you start doing it, it's hard to stop. But I can't get away from art. It comes back around. I wouldn't be true to myself if I didn't pursue it.

I just do what I think is funny and what's exciting to me.

I love Lady Gaga. She's not afraid to take risks and be herself.

Modeling isn't boring.

Personality is everything in art and poetry.

Who would dare assign to art the sterile function of imitating nature?

I think the idea of art kills creativity.

Trying to force creativity is never good.

Rules and models destroy genius and art.

When one paints an ideal, one does not need to limit one's imagination.

There's art in rhythm playing. Just find it. Make your own art. Find your place, and when it's your time to solo, it's your time to shine.

I'm constantly trying to be as original as I can.

I don't want to get myself in trouble - and I don't think I'm super important or anything - but I think it's so funny that when you look at the business and the way that people make decisions in their lives, whether they're in art or music or they're in industry, they forget that being unique is the answer.

Works of art make rules; rules do not make works of art.

When someone comes along and expresses him or herself as freely as they think, people flock to it. They enjoy it.

Art requires neither complaisance nor politeness; nothing but faith, faith and freedom.

Don't be afraid to take liberties with this music. Try and put some of yourself into it.

I like to create something that's unique and kind of true to myself and authentic and everything. I don't really like to mirror myself after different artists.

I care about being creative and expressing myself.

This goes for our songwriting as well as our success as a band - the minute we stopped chasing what we thought people wanted to hear and started writing things that moved us, that's when people started paying attention.

The key to artistry is being able to say stuff the way other people can't.