The position of the artist if humble. He is essentially a channel.

The position of the artist if humble. He is essentially a channel.

Actors are willing to give their entire lives to a moment--to that line, that laugh, that gesture, or that interpretation read more

Actors are willing to give their entire lives to a moment--to that line, that laugh, that gesture, or that interpretation that will stir the audience's soul.

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

The big artist keeps an eye on nature and steals her tools.

The big artist keeps an eye on nature and steals her tools.

Every good painter paints what he is.

Every good painter paints what he is.

Artists like cats; soldiers like dogs.

Artists like cats; soldiers like dogs.

I shut my eyes in order to see.

I shut my eyes in order to see.