Art Quote by George Carlin
“For a long time, I've distinguished between entertainer and performer and entertainer and artist. To me, an entertainer is someone who pleases others, and an artist tries to please himself.”
About This Quote
Source Stand-up Comedy: Routine, 1995
Entertainer seeks audience approval, artist seeks self-fulfillment.
In simple terms: Entertainer pleases others; artist pleases self.
Key Takeaway
Know your motivation.
Themes
creativity
self
expression
identity
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- performing on stage
- creating personal art
- balancing commercial work
- personal projects
Key Concepts
artistic intent
audience dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you create for others or yourself?
- How does audience expectation shape your work?
A Different Perspective
Commercial pressure may dilute personal vision.
![“An artist is somebody that puts themselves in a room, they're a wee bit self-indulgent and you know, sink into their music and it [will] be a very personal experience. An entertainer was somebody that took their God-given talent and shared it with people. And I've always wanted to be an entertainer.” quote by Johnny Reid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ed/johnny-reid-50625_art_an-artist-is-somebody-that-puts-themselv_804546.jpg)
