Every, every, every time I go into the studio, every time
before an opening, every time before beginning a new class, every time I show
my own work to anyone for the first time. I am petrified!
When I confess this to others they are surprised,
they seem to think I am full of confidence, when the reality is, I am scared to
death they are going to figure out that I have no idea what I am doing. I am a giant fraud with a smidgen
of talent, or at least enough to fool most people. Yes there are some things I do rather well, because I have done them over and over and over again, but most parts of
my life and art…. I am just sliding in by the seat of my pants. What I do think I know is, the only way to real accomplishment as
a person or an artist is to constantly and continually pass through that
fear, panic and trepidation. If the fear ends so does my creativity.
"Me" Paula Cole
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