Pain, Depression, Heartbrake, Death = ART, LIFE, KNOWLEDGE

[kbusta]

I know that a lot of us think of pain, depression, heartache, and death as bad things, but guys what would our world be without it....What would we be without it. I told max a while ago through a hard time, that he has to look at his experiences in a different light. The pain that he's feeling is going to be good for him in the long run. Pain = Art

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i agree

[paularino]

Never disagreed. The best acting comes from the deepest pains, too. I'm just sayin... I never cried in a piece until post-December Paul arrived. My favorite poems are the ones I've written when I'm happy, but we won't go there. I've never been able to afford enough CANVAS to paint every time I wanted to. Too busy buying alcohol... BUT... I can imagine I'd love some of the paintings Id've painted had I had the resources when inspiration hit.

You gotta hear my new song... it's about the same thing.
"Cars climb the HIGHEST mountains when they're in the LOWEST gears..."
"... where could you find comfort if you've never heard the word 'no'?"
etc...

[chucklebutt]

its so true dude. the most prolific times for me as a writer are when I am depressive. after I treat it i don't write for weeks, sometimes months, but when I am depressed i fill up a little bit more than a spiral notebook a week with letters, poems, essays, stories, journals, and other shit. at the heart of all art (haha that rhymed!) is tension. In general happiness is the abscence of tension, so there isn't much to express. my last play was written after my 4th unsuccessful relationship in about 6 months. it was my first attempt and straight up drama, almost no comedy, and it is the best piece i have written so far. it is being considered for a few one act festivals. and i wouldn't have written it with out being depressed.

[imhynotic]

i think that good art stems from honesty... It isnt always depressing..... Although I have found that when I am in tremendous pain.... I am more honest with myself, and I express myself this way. my poetry makes me want to kill myself...... but I enjoy it... whatever. I agree and I disagree. I think that u don't have to be depressed to be a great actor or artist.... I believe you just need to be honest... with yourself..... with your audience and with your piece..

ps drugs help make great art too