Art Quote by Patrick Stump

“I put on some make-up, turn on the 8-track, and I'm pulling the wig down from the shelf - suddenly I'm Miss Punk Rock…

— John Cameron Mitchell

“Of course.. some people, me included, believe that punk is just the most recent manifestation of this, this spirit, this feeling, you know, that…

— Audrey Niffenegger

“The soul of an artist is a tortured one, forever capturing their version of reality.”

— Belinda Taylor

“You really are an artist, aren’t you? You think it’s all about you, and you never stop looking for pain.”

— Jessie Burton

“I clenched my jaw with determination. “It won’t work, Angel. I have to sing about love, relationships, and sex. You know, bullshit like that.…

— Katie Ashley

“There have been times I've felt so much art in my soul I grew sick of artists.”

— Criss Jami

We never fit in completely to [the punk] scene because we were writing love songs that were heartfelt and endearing. Some of the punks…

— Billie Joe Armstrong

When all my friends were into punk, I'd be singing versions of soul ballads. I thought, 'Oh my God, I don't want them to…

— Lisa Stansfield

“A pat on the back to an artist now could one day result in your favorite film, or the cartoon you loved to get…

— Kevin Smith

“I get the niggling feeling in my belly that says it's time for a new song. It hits at the most random, inopportune times.…

— C.M. Stunich

“Without a song, the soul grieve in sad spirit.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

I wanted to sound new and exciting - the punk movement was over with for me.

— Edwyn Collins