Elizabeth Gilbert
Inspiration is a living entity searching for a human collaborator, and living a creative life simply means choosing curiosity over fear.
Ideas are conscious entities that visit humans, and if you ignore an idea, it will eventually leave you to find another willing collaborator.
Reject the destructive myth of the tormented martyr and approach your creative work with the playful, resilient attitude of a trickster.
Maintain a regular job to support yourself financially so your artistic pursuits are never burdened by the heavy expectation of paying your bills.