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Artists Quotes

In defense of the creative life.

This collection pushes back on stereotypes about creative people, with one performer insisting that actors are artists rather than narcissists. Another traces their craft back to a childhood spent among relatives who were all creative professionals. See Art.

I grew up in East Berlin, in a family of artists.

Quotes by Nina Hagen

The industry is a menace to artists.

Quotes by Nikki Sixx

The number of contemporary artists who appeal to me is infinitesimal.

Quotes by Nick Lowe

Dance is certainly a sport, and they are phenomenal athletes, and they're also artists.

Quotes by Neve Campbell

Artists aren't really people. And I'm actually 40 per cent papier mache.

Quotes by Morrissey

All great artists have some spiritual backing.

Quotes by Mase

Few artists can afford artistic temperament.

Quotes by Mason Cooley

Great artists suffer for the people.

Quotes by Marvin Gaye

Artists can do whatever they want!

Quotes by Marina Abramovic

The best artists are scientific, and the best scientists are artistic.

Quotes by Marilyn Ferguson

I'm a trained martial artist. My parents were both martial artists.

Quotes by Lynn Collins

Salif Keita's one of my favorite artists.

Quotes by Lizz Wright

Lenny Kravitz is one of my favorite musical artists.

Quotes by Lawrence Jackson

My gallery represents a lot of figurative artists.

Quotes by Larry Gagosian

Aaliyah was one of my favourite artists.

Quotes by Kyla Reid

My big influences are piano artists like Billy Joel and Elton John.

Quotes by Kyle Dunnigan

You don't hear no artists from Compton showing vulnerability.

Quotes by Kendrick Lamar

I've never been into artists promoting drugs.

Quotes by Joyner Lucas

As theater artists, it's a great luxury to have time.

Quotes by Jonathan Freeman

So many artists try to be something that they're not.

Quotes by Johnny Van Zant

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Artists quotes page focus on?
It pushes back on stereotypes about creative people, including a performer's insistence that actors are artists rather than narcissists.
Why do people search for artists quotes?
They're often looking for validation or language around the creative identity, especially in response to how artists are sometimes misunderstood by the wider industry.
What specific perspective makes this collection notable?
One quote traces a creative career back to growing up surrounded by artists in the family, while another bluntly describes the industry itself as a threat to artistic people.
Is this page limited to actors?
It draws mainly on actors and performers, but the reflections on creative identity apply broadly to artists of any discipline. See Art for a wider view.
What other pages should I check out?
Try Best or Favorite, both natural extensions of appreciating creative work.

For more on creative recognition, explore Best or Favorite, both natural extensions of appreciating artistic work.