Art : (365) " We need more theatres, more art and more culture in this country. " - Richard Briers " My work looks like a comic book in form, but it’s not a typical comic book in content. I write autobiographical stuff. " - Harvey Pekar " I wrote ‘The Painted Word,’ about modern art, and was denounced as reactionary. In fact, it is just a history, although a rather loaded one. " - Tom Wolfe " I collect candy packaging from around the world and believe it has the value of Pop Art. " - Dylan Lauren " My painting does not come from the easel. " - Jackson Pollock " All I could do at school was paint and draw and that was the only time I ever passed any exam. It was the only thing I ever got right at school. " - David Bailey " I had family who exposed me to all sorts of different media involving actors – films, theatrical productions touring through Boston. My grandparents, particularly my mother’s parents, were huge fans of all the arts, and they took me to these shows and exhibits at a very young age, so I was just immersed in it. " - Hari Nef " Art is so valuable that I think its misuse is really dangerous. When it’s used well, when it’s telling a story well or creating representation or visibility for something that’s really lacking, it can really save lives. " - Asia Kate Dillon " It’s like Willie Nelson. You’re an artist and you have different styles inside of you. " - Suzy Bogguss " To me, rapping is an art. " - Iman Shumpert