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“My favorite artist no one knows about is Rich Nanni, we’ve been best friends since grade school.”
Kaliii (born 2000) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kaliii Is Wearing Latex in Her Barbie Dreams (August 2, 2023)
“When we would have community events. She would say, ‘Someone needs to do my makeup,’ because she would be too tired from work. So, I had to watch YouTube to learn how to do it, then practice on her. So, she would go to her parties and people would love her look, and then her friends started to come to my house to get their makeup done. I became the community makeup artist.”
Anok Yai (born 1997) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Anok Yai Doesn’t Mind Being Called an ‘Alien’ Anymore;By AMA KWARTENG on Apr 10, 2024
“The fact that as an artist who started his activities from Ilam, I have found the opportunity to be present in this specialized institution, is a source of pride for me and a motivation to continue my research and artistic path.”
Mohammad Basereh (born 1996) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview with ISNA (3 September 2026) — original (archived)
“Finances! It cost a lot of money to promote any artist let alone doing it independently.”
“I love doing it all. I never want to be limited to just one genre; I enjoy pushing myself not just as an actress but as an artist. Lately, I’ve been getting into writing and directing because I feel there’s so much more to explore with my talents. You never know what you’re capable of until you take that leap—and I’m always going to take that leap.”
Danielle Brooks (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Well, I think it showed them that I could deliver a performance and carry a film. But I don’t think that the natural progression was as aggressive as it should’ve been. Yes, it was something that at least people understood legitimized me as artist.”
Lynn Whitfield (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I discovered my love for acting when I went to a theatre camp when I was 13. It honestly was like electricity ran through my body, like I came alive at that moment. From learning the lines to performing on stage, the entire process of becoming an artist just felt right.”
Carlacia Grant (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My goal as an artist is to be able to communicate with the world personally. Pass on and share emotions with people, hoping I can inspire others. My goal with &friends will always be to keep building something more beautiful for the world to see and feel together, and I’m so excited about the Live Show, our unreleased tunes coming out, and my solo album in January of 2024”
Phina first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Little Talk with Phina Asa", 18 May 2023
“Well, I have to sacrifice some, but my family are great and show support me. They know my carreer is important to me. If i wouldnt have a family with kids, I would still have to sacrifice a lot. You have to give up a lot to be a famous artist. Normal things that you normally don't even think about. It's not always as glamorous as it looks in the videos. But, yo, i won't complain...”
Charli Baltimore (born 1974) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I would have to say it’s very fulfilling because I’m doing something that it’s my heart to do. It’s been awhile since I’ve been there as an artist, so like I said, the appreciation level goes up tenfold.”
Trina Braxton (born 1974) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Just knowing where I come from. I’ve been a signed artist, but it’s only been a full year-and-a-half. I’m still kind of new to money and this kind of lifestyle, so me being in a messed up predicament wasn’t too long ago. I know never to forget that and I know how easy you could lose everything you gain.”
“I definitely care about the growth because that shows how much I’m elevating as an artist. That’s just getting me into even more discussions and topics of who’s one of the top rappers out now, and the most improved player, I guess.”
Polo G (born 1999) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Polo G’s Actions Will Take Him Further Than His Words", May 28, 2020
“I always knew I wanted to be a rapper, but as a young kid, I didn’t think I’d become an artist. It started with poetry, and I was proficient in English. I just loved music. I was an entertainer.”
Yo-Yo (rapper) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I feel there's so much passion that lives in Detroit, from Motown to just being an artist of color out striving to be more – and striving to give back to my city and my town.”
Erica Peeples first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Detroit Native and Actress Erica Peeples Talks Julliard, ‘Law & Order’ and Coming Home;By BLAC Editorial on January 3, 2018
“So how do you request an artist to come and do a show, and then when they share their rate card, you claim they are too expensive and dismiss them saying that you can get other artists. Why don’t you go to those other artists at first?.”
Hamisa Mobetto (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Honestly, the show has taught me so much. The show depicts many real-life situations, and as a young actress it not only challenges me to be a better artist, but it also educates me on things I may see or experience first-hand as an adult.”
Eris Baker (born 2007) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It usually starts with the feeling I get from the overall story and if it completely takes me in. Then, if my potential part in it will stretch me as an artist. I tend to look for something drastically different from what I’ve done prior. I want to see how much range I have in me. I would like some type of substance within the character or story whether it be direct or not.”
Lyric Ross (born 2003) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In a way, my growth as a person and my growth as an artist are kind of inseparable.”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“I think that’s really important as an artist, to stay true to yourself, to stay true to your sound. And I know that sobrang challenging din 'yun, especially, in the music industry, there’s so much pressure to fit in and to fit a certain mold,”
Clara Benin (born 1994) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Passion, Persistence, and a Promising Era: Clara Benin Reflects on a Decade-Long Career in Music, Lance Joseph Martinez 7 March 2026.
“I am especially grateful for the opportunity to share my music with people who had no idea who I was before that evening. It was such a blessing to have non-Filipino guests approach me afterwards and share encouraging words about my songs and performance. Moments like these truly mean a lot and bless the heart of an artist,”
Acel Bisa (born 1976) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Dutch café celebrates Filipino Night with singer Acel Bisa, ABS-CBN News, Angelica Cabahug 1 June 2026.
“Let a politician die, and his worst enemies will stand up on the floor of the House and utter pious lies in his honour, but a writer or artist must be sniffed at, at least if he is any good.”
George Orwell (1903–1950) first seen 1944 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: As I Please," Tribune (10 March 1944)
“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”
Francis of Assisi (misattributed) first seen 1948 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: This quote was actually composed by Louis Nizer, and published in his book, Between You and Me (1948).
“In a movie, one can always pull back and condemn the character or the artist when they cross certain social boundaries. But in playing a game, we choose what happens to the characters. In the right circumstances, we can be encouraged to examine our own values by seeing how we behave within virtual space.”
Will Wright (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I learned I'm not the kind of artist that can just sing someone else's songs, for a lot of reasons. I have to have some sort of understanding of the song, or some sort of attachment to it.”
Colleen Fitzpatrick (attributed) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In order to understand the meaning of the phrase dialogue among civilizations as defined here, one has no choice but to closely pay attention to a number of points one of which is the relationship between a politician and an artist, and the other is the relationship between ethics and politics.”
Mohammad Khatami (attributed) first seen 1999 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (UNESCO 1999)
“Matthew Bellamy: "Ambition - whenever I hear the word, in my head, all I can think of is Madonna, for some reason. Very ambitious person and a great artist, certainly explores many avenues to get her name out there. I think she’s a very special lady.”
Madonna (entertainer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Al Gore: "I appreciate and respect her as an artist and as a person." .”
Madonna (entertainer) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Chris Brown: "Was in the studio with the incredible M.I.A and Polow!! Amazing artist! ReAl talent.”
“Trent Reznor: "The only thing that I play in my car right now is Arular by a girl named M.I.A., the most innovative artist in years." (2005) [Reznor subsequently wanted to collaborate with M.I.A. in 2005, and added her songs "Pull Up The People", "Hombre" and "Galang" to the setlist of Pre-Show Music played at Nine Inch Nails Lights in the Sky concert tour (2008 - 2009). 2005,”
“Donatella Versace: "Her music and style seemed so fresh and innovative. She is a total artist." [for Designer's Musician Muses (2011)”
“Kesh: "I appreciate M.I.A.. A real artist.”
“Shania Twain: "She is the most diverse artist ever. I loved watching her go through all these evolutions in her life. She's funny. She's great at everything she does.”
“The artist’s dream, in any case, is to reach the museum, whereas the designer’s dream is to reach the local street markets.”
Bruno Munari (1907–1998) said by 1998 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Politics is the art of making the people believe that they are in power, when in fact, they have none.”
Mumia Abu-Jamal (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Before going any further may we take it that the object of art is to obtain a partial revelation of that which is beyond human senses and human faculties – of that, in fact, which is spiritual? And that the means which we employ to induce this revelation are those very senses and faculties themselves?”
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) first seen 1920 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Letter and the Spirit", in the journal Music and Letters, vol. 1 (1920) p. 88.
“'Tis thou alone who, with thy mystic fan, Work'st more than wisdom, art, or nature can To rouse the sacred madness and awake The frost-bound blood and spirits, and to make Them frantic with thy raptures flashing through The soul like lightning, and as active too.”
Robert Herrick (poet) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Which when I saw, I made access To kiss that tempting nakedness But she forbade me with a wand Of myrtle she had in her hand And, chiding me, said: Hence, remove, Herrick, thou art too coarse to love.”
Robert Herrick (poet) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Art quickens nature; care will make a face; Neglected beauty perisheth apace.”
Robert Herrick (poet) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Thou art a plant sprung up to wither never, But like a laurel to grow green for ever.”
Robert Herrick (poet) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Bid me despair, and I'll despair, Under that cypress-tree; Or bid me die, and I will dare E'en death, to die for thee. Thou art my life, my love, my heart, The very eyes of me: And hast command of every part To live and die for thee.”
Robert Herrick (poet) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If anything delight me for to print My book, 'tis this: that Thou, my God, art in't.”
Robert Herrick (poet) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As my poor father used to say In 1863, Once people start on all this Art Goodbye, moralitee! And what my father used to say Is good enough for me.”
A. P. Herbert (1890–1971) first seen 1930 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lines for a Worthy Person", Ballads for Broadbrows (1930).
“’T is said that absence conquers love; But oh believe it not! I’ve tried, alas! its power to prove, But thou art not forgot.”
Frederick William Thomas (1806–1866) said by 1866 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The more the Jew is a Jew, the more universalist will his views and aspirations be, the less aloof will he be from anything that is noble and good, true and upright, in art or science, in culture or education; the more joyfully will he applaud whenever he sees truth and justice and peace and the ennoblement of man prevail and become dominant in human society.”
Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808–1888) said by 1888 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My question always was: why do people always cause so much pain to other people? Why does everybody look so hurt? When I started to paint I didn’t feel I had any message. My art was not an answer – it was a question.”
Gottfried Helnwein (born 1948) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview by Yuichi Konno, Yaso magazine, Japan, 2003
“Art is a weapon for me, with which I can strike back.”
Gottfried Helnwein (born 1948) first seen 2004 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview by Marc Kayser, art-magazine Quest, Berlin, March 2004
“Know, Celia (since thou art so proud,) ’Twas I that gave thee thy renown. Thou had’st in the forgotten crowd Of common beauties lived unknown, Had not my verse extolled thy name, And with it imped the wings of fame.”
Thomas Carew (1594–1640) said by 1640 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes – ah, that is where the art resides.”
Artur Schnabel (1882–1951) said by 1951 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Quoted in the Chicago Daily News, June 11, 1958.
“On this hapless earth There ’s small sincerity of mirth, And laughter oft is but an art To drown the outcry of the heart.”
Hartley Coleridge (1796–1849) said by 1849 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Jove is not one half so merciless As thou art to thyself. But fare thee well; Our love is all as stubborn as thy pride, And swift as firm.”
Hartley Coleridge (1796–1849) said by 1849 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source