Every artist gets asked the question, 'Where do you get your ideas?' The honest artist answers, 'I steal them.'

Collect books, even if you don't plan on reading them right away. Filmmaker John Waters has said, "Nothing is more important than an unread library."

Eat breakfast. Do some push-ups. Go for long walks. Get plenty of sleep.

Amateurs know that contributing something is better than contributing nothing.

The only way to find your voice is to use it. It’s hardwired, built into you. Talk about the things you love. Your voice will follow.

The computer brings out the uptight perfectionist in us - we start editing ideas before we have them.

You're ready. Start making stuff.