An artist's only concern is to shoot for some kind of perfection, and on his own terms, not anyone else's.

J.D. Salinger

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I have thick skin, I think the fact that I was severely bullied in my childhood helped me build strength and believe in my artistic vision. I deal with rejection very well. I have a lifelong vision and an unbreakable spirit.

I've learned that everything happens for a reason, every event has a why and all adversity teaches us a lesson... Never regret your past. Accept it as the teacher that it is.

Mantente alejado de las personas que intentan menospreciar tu ambición. Las personas pequeñas siempre hacen eso, pero los realmente geniales te hacen sentir grandioso.

Run from what's comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I'll be mad.

The best way to break a bad habit is to drop it.

I begin to speak only when I'm certain what I'll say isn't better left unsaid.

Cato The Younger

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