People who aren't artists often feel that artists are inspired. But if…

John Cage
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People who aren't artists often feel that artists are inspired. But if you work at your art you don't have time to be inspired.
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People who aren't artists often feel that artists are inspired. But if you work at your art you don't have time to be inspired.

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