One of the interesting things about having little musical knowledge is that you generate surprising results sometimes; you move to places you wouldn't if you knew better.
The artists of the past who impressed me were the ones who really focused their work.
As struggles go, being an artist isn't that much of one.
I set up situations that involve abandoning control and finding out what happens.
Not many people bought Velvet Underground LPs, but those who did, started a band.
I often say to people that producing is the best paid form of cowardice. When you produce things you almost always get credit, if it's a good record, but you hardly ever get the blame if it's not! You don't really take responsibility for your work.