Whatever one considers art to be, there is in many people a hunger to express themselves creatively and to feel authentic in doing that.
Sean PennOne of the reasons people sell out so quickly is because even the talented think they're frauds. It's a culture that doesn't encourage people to believe in the work they do. You're told to second-guess yourself all the time. That's where I think a little hostility and arrogance can save you. And I've never been lacking for either.
Sean PennI don't see life as an opportunity to see how far you can go in the pursuit of pain, although I think I've challenged it a bit.
Sean Penn