Why does it have to be politics? Is there a dynamism to that world and a theoretical capacity to do things that draws many talented people? Absolutely. Are there other ways to be involved and lead an interesting life? Of course.

For every talent that poverty has stimulated it has blighted a hundred.

I'm quite sure that most writers would sustain real poetry if they could but it takes devotion and talent.

I'm not a writer. I think I can write short stories and poetry but film writing brilliant film writing is a talent - you can't just do it like that.

Poetic talent doesn't operate in a vacuum. There is a spirit of Polish poetry.

Write verse not poetry. The public wants verse. If you have a talent for poetry then don't by any means mother it but try your hand at verse.

Balance peace and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.

Luck is a component that a lot of people in the arts sometimes fail to recognise: that you can have talent perseverance patience but without luck you will not have a successful career.

Nature is the master of talents genius is the master of nature.

And whether you're drawn to gospel music or church music or honky-tonk music it informs your character and it informs your talent.