Quote by Julian Schnabel

It's a great excuse and luxury, having a job and blaming it for your inability to do your own art. When you don't have to work, you are left with the horror of facing your own lack of imagination and your own emptiness. A devastating possibility when finally time is your own.

It's a great excuse and luxury, having a job and blaming it

Summary

This quote emphasizes the tendency of people to use their jobs as an excuse for not pursuing their true artistic passions. It suggests that having a job provides a convenient escape from facing the challenge of confronting one's personal limitations and empty creativity. The quote carries a sense of irony, suggesting that having the luxury of not having to work can be a daunting prospect as it reveals one's own lack of imagination when there are no external distractions. Ultimately, it highlights the importance of taking ownership of one's artistic endeavors and not relying on external factors as an excuse for creative stagnation.

By Julian Schnabel

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