The artist who chooses the difficult muse; or only has a difficult muse; should not be surprised with the results.

There’s always tomorrow, until there’s not.

Can a nasty, horrible person still produce good quality, uplifting and inspirational work?

You have to control, focus and temper the strength. Uncontrolled strength is usually an explosion. Sometimes on the other hand let it explode and pick up the pieces.

Shall I throw away the materials and time paying homage to the perfectionist - knowing that nothing is ever perfect and also knowing that redoing yesterday is not always proceeding to tomorrow's discovery? What an eternal debate!

If you want to follow your dreams, you have to say no to all the alternatives.

Art is ultimately schizophrenic.