“In both the art and the business worlds, the difference between the amateurs and the professionals is simple: The professionals know they're winging it. The amateurs pretend they're not.” KnowsWorldArtDifferencesSimpleBusiness WorldWinging It Author:Amanda Palmer
“Meditation, especially for people who dont know very much about it and think its this very hippy dippy thing, can really be powerful, terrifying even, as it lifts the rug up on your subconscious and the dust comes flying out.” PeopleThinkingKnowsPowerfulMeditationFlyingDustLiftsSubconscious Author:Amanda Palmer
“On many days, harder than the act of making the art itself is the act of sharing it and living in a culture that you know is built to tear you down.” KnowsArtCultureTearsBuiltHarder Author:Amanda Palmer
“Everyone I know shares toothbrushes. Everyone I know sleeps on each other's floor. Everyone I know uses what they've got and shares what they've got.” KnowsUseSleepShareToothbrushes Author:Amanda Palmer
“You know, there are so many snarky angry critics out there who are just sort of looking to tear down whoever is getting talked about.” KnowsTearsAngryCritics Author:Amanda Palmer
“The minute I spend any energy defending myself, explaining myself, or in the worst case scenario, trying to please those who are criticizing me, I will, you know, just fall off a cliff.” KnowsTryingFallEnergyCasesMinutesWorstPleaseCriticizeExplainingCliffsScenariosWorst Case Scenario Author:Amanda Palmer
“If I were a guy, it would be, you know, just a different set of problems I have to carry along.” IfsKnowsDifferentProblemWould BeGuyBe You Author:Amanda Palmer
“You know what’s really cool? Wake up every morning, decide what you feel like doing, and do it.” KnowsFeelsMorningWake UpEvery MorningReally Cool Author:Amanda Palmer