"Creating something is pure, and it's honest. There is no noise, no small print, no hidden agendas."
So Yi-jung from the K-drama Boys over Flowers (꽃보다 남자) in his pottery studio.
"What is it that had such a hold over Bohemians that they rather bought another canvas for their last pennies than bread or firewood?
"Why do people still study arts fully knowing how difficult it will be to make a living of it? Why do they work on their short stories through the night when they have to get up early?
"Because art is awesome. So let's remind ourselves why in the end it's always all worth it."
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