Art Quote by Will Ferrell
“I think anyone who has, you know, is in any sort of artistic pursuit, kind of goes up and down with the way they feel about their work. And I, for the most part, am pretty happy person. But, yeah. I go through definite periods of time where I'm not funny. I'm not good. I'm - I don't feel original.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Late Night with Seth Meyers, 2015
Creative work is emotionally volatile; confidence fluctuates with self‑assessment of originality and humor.
In simple terms: Artistic confidence rises and falls.
Key Takeaway
Accept mood, then keep creating.
Themes
creativity
confidence
self‑doubt
resilience
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
advice
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing comedy
- stand‑up
- screenwriting
- painting
- music composition
Key Concepts
artistic temperament
impostor syndrome
emotional cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you sustain motivation when you feel unoriginal?
- What practices help reset creative confidence?
A Different Perspective
Periods of low confidence can stall progress and cause self‑censorship.
