Success brings with it the fear of blowing it. With more to lose, there's more pressure not to lose it.

The enemy of creativity is fear.

Art is the work of a human being – something a person does with generosity to touch someone else to make a change for the better.

Solving problems—actually solving them, not just claiming you do—solving perceived, urgent problems, is a surefire way to get the world to beat a path to your door.

When in doubt, tell yourself the truth.

Surprise comes from defying expectations.

If you need to conceal your true nature to get in the door, understand that you'll probably have to conceal your true nature to keep that job.