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Join me as I try to create a name for myself in New York City as a recording and performing artist, navigating through part-time jobs, gigs, meetings, self-improvement, dance & vocal training, and more. I guess this is the life of an artist. I signed up for this, right?

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Martha Graham



I had to steal this from my friend Demond's blog. I love this quote!!


“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is on a queer, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”


-Martha Graham



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