Classic art was the art of necessity: modern romantic art bears the stamp of caprice and chance. – Max Eastman
It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process. – Max Eastman
There is something self-defeating in the too-conscious pursuit of pleasure. – Max Eastman
The defining function of the artist is to cherish consciousness. – Max Eastman
Ooh, its too embarrassing to share my innermost romantic secrets – although I have written Danielle the odd poem. If anything they are more comedic than romantic. They used to be well-received but that was before she started studying Shakespeare at drama college. Now I feel so inept. – Gary Lineker