Art Quotes
Beauty, expression, and the human need to create. Artists and thinkers on why art matters.
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"Art and comedy are ways to process the absurdity of existence."Andy Samberg
"Art is the evidence that life is worth living."Andy Samberg
"Art isn't about perfection. It's about permission—permission to exist, to feel, to be seen."Cecily Strong
"Art expresses what words cannot."Paul Lynde
"Art is the soul speaking."Paul Lynde
"Every character you create tells a story about the world you believe in."Jim Henson
"Art has the power to heal and transform the human spirit."Jim Henson
"The best part of creating is seeing it touch people's hearts."Jim Henson
"Music and art are the languages of the human soul."Jim Henson
"The best performances come when you stop trying to be perfect and start being real."Kenan Thompson
"Vulnerability in art is what makes it universal and unforgettable."Kenan Thompson
"There's something magical about creating something from nothing."Kristen Wiig
"Comedy and drama are not that different. Both require honesty and vulnerability."Kristen Wiig
"I believe that vulnerability in art is what connects people to it."Kristen Wiig
"I believe in the power of satire to illuminate truth."Cecily Strong
"Comedy is a reflection of the times we live in."Cecily Strong
"Comedy is about observation and honesty in equal measure."Cecily Strong
"The power of satire is that it can say what straight talk cannot."Cecily Strong
"Every child is an artist; the problem is remaining one once you grow up."Paul Lynde
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."Paul Lynde
"Comedy is about finding truth in situations that seem absurd."Kristen Wiig
"Art is just your weirdness given form and permission to exist."Andy Samberg
"Art is proof that humans can make meaning out of absolutely nothing."Andy Samberg
"Comedy is a mirror held up to society. If you're doing it right, people should feel seen."Lorne Michaels
"There's something magical about live performance that recorded content can never quite capture."Lorne Michaels
"The commercials on SNL are often as important as the sketches. Everything contributes to the whole."Lorne Michaels
"The greatest satisfaction is when a sketch that seemed crazy on paper becomes something magical on stage."Lorne Michaels
"Comedy is about specificity. The more specific you are, the more universal it becomes."Lorne Michaels
"I believe in the power of live performance to change minds and hearts."Lorne Michaels
"I believe that comedy should challenge people, not comfort them."Lorne Michaels