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"Gambles are the most fun because it's part of being an actor or being a creative person. It's risky only in the vulnerable sense. And then outside of that, no one gets too hurt by it."
"She is amazingly creative, bringing so much more to a song than just a singer. She is a first-class musician and the most gracious person in the world."
"Creative power is mightier than its possessor."
"Only in our creative acts do we step forth into the light and see ourselves whole and complete."
"As one grows older one must try not to work oneself to death unnecessarily. At least that's how it is with me... I can scarcely keep pace and must watch out that the creative forces do not chase me around the universe in a wallop."
"Fear is a killer, when it comes to the creative process."
"I'm not that kind of Bob Dylan, tortured creative."
"I've never been good in the financial and business arenas. I handle the creative side of things."
"If the fate of the universe was decided in a single moment at the instant of the Big Bang , that was the most creative moment of all."
"The secret to a happy life is to recognize that no matter what the situation, there's a creative opportunity in it. Also, finding meaning and purpose in your life to make a contribution."
"I've always seen it to be a privilege to make movies. It's a really expensive, creative medium."
"Writing is a creative art form and the acting and directing is more of an interpretive art form."
"That's what it is every time you walk into the room to write with someone new. It's like, oh god I have to take my clothes off 'my creative clothes' and let them see all of my flaws."
"An authentic life does not require anyone else's approval for your creative choices."
"I believe each person is more creative than he or she has ever imagined."
"When the creative mind is unleashed and understands its true nature, it's unlimited. There's nothing you cannot do."
"Violence sometimes may have cleared away obstructions quickly, but it never has proved itself creative."
"The ultimate metaphysical ground is the creative advance into novelty."
"Perhaps the meaning of all human activity lies in the artistic consciousness, in the pointless and selfless creative act? Perhaps our capacity to create is evidence that we ourselves were created in the image and likeness of God?"
"I'm much more creative when I've actually taken care of myself."
