Art Quotes

Beauty, expression, and the human need to create. Artists and thinkers on why art matters.

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"I think one of the things about good television is that it engages you."
Jim Henson
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"Art isn't just something you look at - it's something you experience."
Jim Henson
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"The greatest art comes from being completely honest about your flaws"
Eric Idle
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"Art without intent is just decoration"
Eric Idle
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"Art is how we scream silently about what matters"
Eric Idle
"A live show teaches you things that a recorded show never can."
Lorne Michaels
"Timing in comedy is everything; it's the difference between a laugh and silence."
Lorne Michaels
"The best moments on live television are the ones nobody planned."
Lorne Michaels
"Comedy is about making people see themselves in the strangest ways."
Lorne Michaels
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"Art expresses what words cannot."
Andy Samberg
"Comedy is about finding the truth in situations and making people feel connected."
Kenan Thompson
"Art is a reflection of the human experience."
Kenan Thompson
"Art is how we express the inexpressible."
Kenan Thompson
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"The more you try to think seriously about what's happening in the world, the more you are forced to resort to satire."
John Cleese
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"Art's purpose is to make us see things we've been too busy to notice."
John Cleese
"The best characters are the ones that are true to themselves."
Cecily Strong
"I believe in the power of storytelling to connect us."
Cecily Strong
"Art is the most honest form of communication."
Cecily Strong
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"Art is the soul speaking without words."
Kristen Wiig
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"Create from your heart, not your head."
Kristen Wiig
"Nudity in art provokes thought; censorship fears our freedom."
Monty Python
"Talent finds a way to express itself."
Lorne Michaels
"A good show is like a living organism."
Lorne Michaels
"Great comedy is a conversation between performer and audience."
Lorne Michaels
"A sketch should build, not just exist."
Lorne Michaels
"The best comedy mirrors society back to itself."
Lorne Michaels
"The best comedy is often quiet and understated."
Lorne Michaels
"A monologue should reveal character, not just tell jokes."
Lorne Michaels
"A good show leaves people wanting more."
Lorne Michaels
"A show needs rhythm and pacing."
Lorne Michaels