I want to go and see things as a fan again. I am a fan, but I can’t remember what it feels like to be a fan anymore. Because I’ve become an artist. I’ve become the artist.
I’d love to be an artist always, but if no one wants me, I’d love to write songs for other people, be a manager, nurture new talent.
I think it’s shameful when you sell out. It depends what kind of artist you wanna be, but I don’t want my name anywhere near another brand.
Theater is something that as a performance artist you have to hate.
The world doesn’t need an artist who shows reality as it is.
An artist has to look at the future, to see what we can do better.
I believe the artist has an obligation to society.
An artist should not fall in love with another artist.
Being an artist is not easy – I have always said that to the students I have taught over the years. It’s a huge sacrifice.
The only really committed artist is he who, without refusing to take part in the combat, at least refuses to join the regular armies and remains a freelance.
