An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision. — James Whistler

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I am a canvas of my experiences, my story is etched in lines and shading, and you can read it on my arms, my legs, my shoulders, and my stomach. ― Kat Von D

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In 'Hamilton,' we're telling the stories of old, dead white men, but we're using actors of color, and that makes the story more immediate and more accessible to a contemporary audience. — Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Books are to me as homemade tattoos are to an inmate. Can't get enough of them. ― Laurie Notaro, I Love Everybody

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If two or more organs of the body are not squirting fluids, the story's no good! —Christopher Vogler

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I am the book you always open but you never read the story so far.

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If I’m gonna tell a real story, I’m gonna start with my name. — Kendrick Lamar

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Don’t worry, don’t be afraid, ever, because this is just a ride. — Bill Hicks

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Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can't. ― Johnny Depp

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The mirror never lies, but it doesn’t tell the whole story either.

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