I feel that all good art is powerful and simple.
Art is a subject that is inundated with opinions. In fact, that's all it is about is opinions.
It seems to me opera is just as relevant as an expressive art as anything else.
Folk art has never been much about politics; it's about action and utility.
My imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art.
I don't think there is too much art involved in what I do.
The industry needs to be run by artists, because we are the only people that care about art.
I'm glad I made a piece of art that can be interpreted so widely. Art is always interpreted subjectively.
But the business side of it, as with most creative things, there is no room for business. It is about art. It's not about marketing.
I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle.
The best thing about Berlin was that I got to be surrounded by people who pursue their ideas for themselves.
The first album was 99 percent hard core to show you I was the best rhymer in the world.
I believe the best persona to be onstage is the one that comes naturally.
I just to put out the best records I can and perform the best I can.
The best time to make friends is before you need them.
Now, I'm the most impatient person that ever walked the planet. However: for the best, you always wait.
I always find the mirror in the dressing room is where the best artists are.
If you want to meet a woman, it's best just to smile and say hi.
I think of myself as a producer who tries to bring the best out of everyone, whether that be an artist, songwriter or a publicist.
The pursuit of happiness is in our Constitution. We're all entitled to have the best we can.
It hurts when you have to smile and you don't want to smile, but the best thing to do is to smile.
