To be physically astute and psychologically tended, yet morally insulated and conceptually blind--is to be crazy, not healthy.
Michael VenturaAll paths cause pain, so to chose the safe over the audacious will not give you less pain, only less beauty.
Michael VenturaThat's what America's all about, man, if it's about anything. You can choose your own name.
Michael VenturaAn artist doesn't depend upon inspiration or have to have it. An artist doesn't depend on mood, certainly not if you're earning your living with it. One of the definitions of a professional is you can do some writing if you have to, even in the most extreme situations.
Michael Ventura