You think you're an artist; prove it
What is acting but lying and what is good lying but convincing lying?
Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You'll be afraid you can't achieve it. It's your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best.
Acting, is not a profession for adults.
Shakespeare - The nearest thing in incarnation to the eye of God.
I'm rather bored by the subject - meaning me. It's a sort of a yoke, but at times you know, a yoke is a kind of comfort. And it's always there.