Logan Pearsall SmithThe notion of making money by popular work, and then retiring to do good work, is the most familiar of all the devil's traps for artists.
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The notion of making money by popular work, and then retiring to do good work, is the most familiar of all the devil's traps for artists. The quote from August Strindberg that begins this list encapsulates a basic thought process many artists have: you've worked so hard on your craft, so why not make a lot of money off it? That's a fine reason, but it ignores the fact that artistry is a labor of love. You can't really make love your job.
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