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.

The reason you might choose to embrace the artist within you now is that this is the path to (cue the ironic music) security.

It might be bold to put your work into the world unadorned, but it's probably ineffective.

The devil doesn't need an advocate. The brave need supporters, not critics

Creating art is a habit, one that we practice daily or hourly until we get good at it

Quality is not an absolute measure. It doesn't mean 'deluxeness' or 'perfection'. It means keeping the promise the customer wants you to make.

Trust is precious and easily wasted, and guessing is a lousy foundation for future progress.