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“I have never really liked gigantic-scale painting. I think that so many artists are seduced by scale - "Well, if I make it that big then it has to go in a museum."”

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Glenn O'Brien

Glenn O'Brien was an American writer, born on March 2, 1947, and passed away on April 7, 2017. He was known for his unique literary style and profound insights into popular culture. more

“I don't try to do anything. I think the moment that I'm like, "Oh, I have to be this way or that way" is the moment that I become sad, or maybe an asshole. So I just try to be myself and put out what is most natural. But I think I am - I mean, I've seen a lot, been through a lot. But something remains sort of naïve within me. And I just try to nurture that.”

Thinking Trying Mean Moments Natural Nurture

Author:Jenny Slate

“I don't want to grow a thick skin. Some people say, "Oh, you're an actress, you have to get used to criticism." But I don't accept that. I'll never get used to criticism, and I'll always care about whether or not people like my performances - because I'm an entertainer, and I want to please.”

People Care Accepting Criticism Skins

Author:Jenny Slate

“I think my comedic style is at once bashful and explosive. It's a little bit perverted, and a little bit ladylike and old-fashioned, which is a great mix. Sort of tangy.”

Thinking Style Comedic Ladylike

Author:Jenny Slate

“Delving deeper into character's motivations one thing I always find helpful is to imagine the person as a child, imagine them at a very early stage, prior to having all of the things taken away from them, or all of the habits put onto them that they end up having, and then going from there.”

Children Motivation Taken Imagine Habit Helpful

Author:Luke Kirby

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