“It is a good motive, fame and money, as it is tangible and measurable. Being an artist is neither measurable nor tangible and certainly not a way to become rich.” WayArtistRichFameMotiveTangibleBeing An ArtistBecome Rich Author:Dirk Benedict
“To be an artist is not about fame; it's about art, which is this intangible thing that has got to have lots of integrity, whereas being famous doesn't really take any integrity. But I think you have to admit that you want to be famous, otherwise you can't be an artist. Art and fame together are like a desire to live forever.” ThinkingWantArtTogetherDesireArtistForeverIntegrityFameLive ForeverIntangibleBeing FamousDesire To Live Author:Damien Hirst
“Some artists are working to buy the mansion or whatever the element of fame must bear, but I spend all my money on my show.” ShowsArtistBearsFameElementsMansions Author:Lady Gaga
“For many artists fame complements the value of creative self-expression. Ludwig van Beethoven loved composing music, but he probably would have enjoyed it less if no one ever listened to the product.” IfsSelfArtistValuesCreativeExpressionProductsFameEnjoyedVansSelf ExpressionComposingComplementComposing Music Book:What Price Fame? Source: What Price Fame?