Quotes about "Creativity & Arts"

The way popular music is categorized and formatted cuts down on everyone's options. And although people don't talk about it, there are a lot of issues of race determining musical categories of what's rock, R&B, or even folk. It ends up restricting creativity. ”

Songwriting is a very mysterious process. It feels like creating something from nothing. It's something I don't feel like I really control. ”

My writing process is such that a story will be in my head for awhile, and I'll start making notes on my computer. I create character sheets that include a character's past, fears, goals and ambitions. ”

My goal is not necessarily to be an inspiration. I think, if anything, I want to continue to be inspired and to continue to grow as a person. ”

The experience of both acting and producing has been wonderful. It certainly has created a full plate. But it is very exciting and rewarding to have creative input on the show. 'Reed' is about love and family and for me, playing a hand in shaping it has been deeply gratifying. ”

I have started using the expression 'compassionate activism': It's about keeping my heart open so that I can understand the point of view of the other person. ”

I've heard people say, 'Why do you have to do a show that's called 'Black Girls Rock'?' or 'Why is there an expression called 'black girl magic'?' You know, when you say, 'Save the dolphins,' you don't mean, 'I don't like whales.' That's just not the way it works! ”

Clothing started as an armor for me. It was one of the ways that I protected myself from the world. It evolved into a form of creative expression. ”

When we get to a point when trans folks are included in the creative process, the narrative will be much more authentic. Trans actors playing trans roles is a key part of that. But some of the trans talent is not even making it into the audition room, let's be honest. ”

I don't think you can ever do your best. Doing your best is a process of trying to do your best. ”