Quote by Steve Martin

I'm enamored with the art world. Anytime you look at anything that's considered artistic, there's a commercial world around it: the ballet, opera, any kind of music. It can't exist without it.

I'm enamored with the art world. Anytime you look at anythin

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This quote highlights the inseparable relationship between the art world and the commercial world. The speaker expresses their fascination with the art world, emphasizing that artistic endeavors such as ballet, opera, and music cannot thrive without a commercial aspect. It suggests that artistic expressions and creations are not solely driven by passion or aesthetic values, but are also supported and sustained by the commercial institutions, industries, and market demand surrounding them.

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