Career Quote by Joni Mitchell

“I'm irresponsible to my career in order to paint. Because painting is obsessive. I forget to eat. I forget to sleep.” quote by Joni Mitchell — Download Open image

“I'm irresponsible to my career in order to paint. Because painting is obsessive. I forget to eat. I forget to sleep.”

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