Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Or even better....

Read Craig Lucas' fantastic commencement speech on why artists need to ignore critics and just keep doing their art. Inspiring stuff!

An excerpt:
The only people who should be allowed to care, really care, about your awards and raves, besides your agent, manager, accountant and, of course, audiences, are your mom ... and potential dates. If you cling to any of what is said about you -- good or bad -- you're dead. Those are the ones you see on E! stumbling in and out of limousines, showing off their pooter.


And another piece of sage advice:

You want to drink and get laid, and I want that for you, I really do.

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