The only mofos in my circle are people that I can learn from.” – Questlove.

The art of holding on to money is all about saying no to consumer culture.

Inertia is the death of creativity. You have to stay in the groove.

You just have to be as generous as you can, but selfish enough to get your work done.

I think the same thing is true of our idea incomes. You’re only going to be as good as the stuff you surround yourself with.

Imitation is about copying. Emulation is when imitation goes one step further, breaking through into your own thing.

Saying no is its own art form.

When you find something you genuinely enjoy, don’t let anyone else make you feel bad about it. Don’t feel guilty about the pleasure you take in the things you enjoy. Celebrate them.

Don’t feel guilty about the pleasures you take in the things you enjoy.

Art that only comes from the head isn’t any good.