Art is ultimately schizophrenic.
General anxiety is the bridge between the manic joys of creation, exploration, new revelations, professional acceptance and reward, and the depression of self-critique, professional rejection and stagnation. All are part of the roller coaster ride of an artist's life.
There’s always tomorrow, until there’s not.
Can a nasty, horrible person still produce good quality, uplifting and inspirational work?
If you think success will make you happy, you have it backwards.
Artists should be self-aware of their work and their potential places in people's lives and make their decisions accordingly.