The desire is there. The motivation sometimes shows its face. Support is available a-plenty. What holds me up, then? If I am to believe that skill comes with practice, then nothing should hold me back. This inspirational speech made by Unka Neil at the Harvey awards offers a verbal kick in the arse:
As a solution to various problems you may encounter upon the way, let me suggest this:
Make Good Art.
It’s very simple. But it seems to work. Life fallen apart? Make good art. True love ran off with the milkman? Make good art. Bank foreclosing? Make good art.
Keep moving, learn new skills. Enjoy yourself.
