“There ought to be an artistic depot where the artist need only hand in...” — Ludwig van Beethoven Quote

“There ought to be an artistic depot where the artist need only hand in his artwork in order to receive what he asks for. As things are, one must be half a business man, and how can one understand - good heavens! - that's what I really call troublesome.”

“Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine.”

“Off with you! You're a happy fellow, for you'll give happiness and joy to many other people. There is nothing better or greater than that!”

“My parents wanted to light my artistic candle. But over time, the definition of 'the arts' began to stretch. And as I got older, they suddenly realized, Oh, my God, we're the parents of Iggy Pop.”

“If someone wants to think what I do is somewhat artistic, that's fine, but I'm not looking to be necessarily labeled an artist by the media.”

“I'm a horrible drawer. I have no artistic ability in my hands.”