A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do.

The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.

I have a genuine love affair with my audience. When I`m on stage they`re not privileged to see me. It`s a privilege for me to see them.

Once you become predictable, no one's interested anymore.

Music with dinner is an insult, both to the cook and the violinist.

I don't know anything about music. In my line you don't have to.

Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.

Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to art.

Being a celebrity has taught me to hide, but being an actor has opened my soul.

A great poet is the most precious jewel of a nation.

Art not only imitates nature, but also completes its deficiencies.

I can't listen to that much Wagner. I start getting the urge to conquer Poland.

Comedy is the blues for people who can?t sing.

One thing that really appeals to me is this idea of music being a living thing that has an evolution that, in a way, enables the artist to sell a process rather than a piece of product.

I'm very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. It's the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an exchange.

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

Intellectual passion drives out sensuality.

Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.

Poets and heroes are of the same race, the latter do what the former conceive.

I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.