Appreciation of Craft Quotes

When people compliment my cooking, it's like somebody telling me that they like my music. And it's great to be known for something else.

We actors are fortunate people, getting paid to do what we love - it's like getting paid to eat cake! There isn't much to complain about. In fact, on the days I have an off, I'm constantly telling my friends how I want to be on the sets because I miss it already.

Lately I did a film called All I Want for Christmas and it was well received. This gave me a new point of view and a new respect for my work as an actress.

I think the criticism that I take to heart is from other writers that I respect.

In the past, when I shot films about fishermen and hunters, I always had to admire their ability to perceive time in its entirety. The present was always temporary.

My fans are there because of my work, because of the films that I did. They are my assets.

I don't live for the accolades. I'm more so about the music. Making it, and putting it out. Those are the two best feelings.

I was the first critic ever to win a Tony - for co-authoring 'Elaine Stritch at Liberty.' Criticism is a life without risk; the critic is risking his opinion, the maker is risking his life. It's a humbling thought but important for the critic to keep it in mind - a thought he can only know if he's made something himself.

Every artist was first an amateur.