No Art Without Passion

A long time ago I saw this artist being interviewed on the BBC, was doing other things at the time (interview just being sound wallpaper - just so I wouldn't feel alone). But he did say one thing that I haven't forgotten: You cannot create great art without PASSION.

And I do agree with him.

What are we without our passions? What is my writing, storytelling, silly scribblings, postings, arts, crafts and collages without my passions?

That's why I feel uneasy when I find myself not passionate about anything.

Hence this strange constant need to see, feel, hear, touch and smell things that ignite my passions--be it a person, a great song, a book, a great film.

And while the works of Tim Burton, Neil Gaiman, Isabel Allende, Robert Rodriguez, the Rolling Stones, Peter Jackson, Johnny Depp, or a story like Whale Rider are inspiring, there is still something more powerful in the passion one has for people -- a best friend, a child, a parent, a teacher, a grandparent, a lover, a distant soul, a confidant, a cousin, a favorite musician.

Without people like that in our lives, we are like wet matches (I sort of borrowed that from Laura Esquivel).

This short diatribe is sponsored by the Deep Roy Fan Club.