Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike. – Margot Fonteyn
The work of art, just like any fragment of human life considered in its deepest meaning, seems to me devoid of value if it does not offer the hardness, the rigidity, the regularity, the luster on every interior and exterior facet, of the crystal. – Pope Paul VI
I know youve heard it a thousand times before. But its true – hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you dont love something, then dont do it. – Ray Bradbury
Picking a best friend who stands up for what she believes in, is true to herself and allows you to be yourself without judgement of how cool you are? Well, now youre picking a friend for life. – Renee Olstead