Iris Apfel Quotes

Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.

All I have, really, is my creativity.

Creative instinct is personal.

I hope that the things that I sing about will be an inspiration for people to be original.

What I wanted to hear didn't exist, so it was necessary for me to go out and create it.

I love the creative process and being able to build something out of nothing.

To create something you must be something.

I don't want ever to be guilty of what my critics claim: doing formula without original elements.

One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire.

What is genius but the power of expressing a new individuality?

Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing. Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea. Creativity gives the possibility of some sort of achievement to everyone. Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting.

I love to be creative.

All this talk about inspiration and moment is nonsense.

My creative process involves that old saying: It's 90% perspiration and only 10% inspiration.

I believe in creative work.

If I waited for inspiration every time I sat down to write a song I probably would be a plumber today.

Do not quench your inspiration and your imagination; do not become the slave of your model.

I don't study; I create.

I like to create.

I'm always creative.

A lot of people forget how important it is to be creative. We get caught up in getting ahead and in day-to-day minutiae. But creativity is a fundamental mode of expression, as is being tenacious and standing by your own convictions and passions, even if it's not the 'popular' choice.

Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.

The new idea for me now is creativity. I like to express myself.

I have a strong belief in creativity in humans. It's our biggest strength.

Curiosity and creating ideas ironically are both democratized; they cost no money, anyone can do them, and it's up the individual and the force of their personality to give life to them.