Art Quote by David Henry Hwang

In fact, the element of play has an important role in my life, and I think that should be the case in the life…

— Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau

Writing plays, I've always felt a little like I'm guessing - less sure of what's good and what's not good. I think that's because…

— Sheila Heti

In my mind, the plays I was writing were extreme examples of art for art's sake. I didn't necessarily think that other people would…

— Wallace Shawn

I love what I do, and I love the audience, and I love the fact that I get to do it, and I love,…

— Patti LuPone

Naturally, people's image is of a performer, but the reality of it is the writing for me has always been the most important thing…

— John Cleese

My plays are ultimately about love, honor, duty, betrayal.

— August Wilson

More and more I think about the role of the arts, and as an artist, I think that it’s important that I share the…

— Yayoi Kusama

I can obviously relate to a character who is an artist, because the creative process is a big part of my life.

— Paul Dano

My love of performers is not really different than my love for painters. Everyone's really high-strung and trying to do the best they can.

— Hilton Als

I love every aspect of the performing arts and can't imagine myself doing anything different. I give my heart to every project.

— Kelly Stables

I'm selfish, I think. I think an artist has to be. I'm not worried about what people think. I play the parts that I…

— Denzel Washington

In general, and most especially with artists, I pay as much attention to the man who does the work, as to the work itself.

— Vincent Van Gogh