Talent Sacrifice Quotes

I believe that God felt sorry for actors so he created Hollywood to give them a place in the sun and a swimming pool. The price they had to pay was to surrender their talent.

In every trade save war men of talent and vigor prosper. In war they die.

Unless saved by exceptional talent, he necessarily pays the price of clarity.

Americans respect talent only insofar as it leads to fame, and we reserve our most fervent admiration for famous people who destroy their lives as well as their talent. The fatal flaws of Elvis, Judy, and Marilyn register much higher on our national applause meter than their living achievements. In Amerca, talent is merely a tool for becoming famous in life so you can become more famous in death - where all are equal.

Every successful artist comes from a family - parents or siblings or both - who, although equally gifted, chose not to pursue the treacherous and difficult path of the artist.

Sometimes, you have to sacrifice your talent to please the public.

Genius may be almost defined as the faculty of acquiring poverty.